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EnviroScape is
one of the 25 demonstration projects selected by the National Forum on Nonpoint
Source Pollution (convened by the Conservation Fund and the National Geographic
Society).
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EnviroScape models are being used in all 50 states, Central America
and Europe by elementary and high schools, universities, community
organizations, environmental consulting firms, nature centers, zoos,
parks, museums, city, county, state and federal governments, public
utilities, corporations, and many soil and water conservation districts.
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In order to maintain accuracy and balance, all EnviroScape units
and Users Guides are peer reviewed by up to 30 people, including
researchers, environmental experts, teachers, and engineering specialists
representing government, academia and private sectors.
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The EnviroScape program currently includes the basic watershed and
nonpoint source pollution design of the Nonpoint Source Model, Hazardous
Materials, Landfill , Wetlands units, the Groundwater Kit and the
Riparian Kit. A Coastal unit is due out mid to late 2000, and an
Urban unit is in the planning stage.
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EnviroScape News is published quarterly for EnviroScape users. The
newsletter includes information on new products and services, and
highlights successes and tips of EnviroScape users.
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Setup
videos for each unit of the EnviroScape program are available, except
for the Landfill unit. These videos give a brief overview of
a demonstration, plus set-up and cleaning tips.
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The official EnviroScape Contact program has been implemented to
identify EnviroScape users in several regions who can answer questions
about local programs and water issues.
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EnviroScape has been selected for distribution by Wards Science
and NASCO, two of the nations leading school science resource distributors.
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The National Association of Elementary School Principals is among
the educational organizations promoting EnviroScape to its members.
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EnviroScape was awarded the National Environmental Development Associations'
Honor Roll Award in recognition of its creative and balanced educational
approach to environmental issues.
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Companies using EnviroScape in community outreach and education
programs include: Cargill Inc., Kellogg USA Inc., Coors Brewing
Company, and an Amoco Oil Company refinery.
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