In addition to his
work with the Conasauga River Cleanup, For the past three years, CRI’s Director
of Regulatory Issues Jeff Carrier has had the chance to become a student again,
as a chaperone for middle school students, taking field trips on a yellow
school bus to learn more about this amazing natural resource and pass on a
little bit of his knowledge to the kids.
The Conasauga River is unique in many ways.
One of the six most biologically diverse rivers in the country, it is home to
24 endangered species and about a dozen or more imperiled species. The river is
home to the Conasauga log perch, a fish found nowhere else in the world. More
than 90 species of fish and 25 fresh water mussels live in the Conasauga,
making it more diverse than even much larger rivers, including the Colorado.
One thing that makes
me certain that the widespread interest in sustainability is a long-term sign
of things to come is that it’s being taught in schools,” he reflects. “It’s
amazing to me the extent to which sustainability is integrated into the science
curriculum of this middle school and many others like it.
"Seventh-graders are
now learning about life cycle analysis and closed-loop manufacturing. My
generation was not presented with that information in science education until
much later, if at all.”
I encourage everyone
to contact a teacher at a local school — any grade or discipline — and offer
your support. You’ll be amazed how much benefit you will receive in return!”
Thank you, Werner.~ Bethany
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