THE DIRT: Silver Valley students at the Confluence Project
Wallace High School students Ashley Schwartz and Kora Foust discuss their project: Rose Lake, Dual Threats from Metals and Microplastics during the recent Confluence Project. The pair took first place at the event.
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For many years, students from Kellogg and Wallace high schools have participated in the Confluence Project, a yearlong water science program that connects classroom learning with real-world environmental research. Sponsored by the University of Idaho and supported by numerous agencies and local governments, the program provides students with hands-on opportunities to explore the Coeur d'Alene Basin watershed and the challenges facing its natural resources.
Each fall, students head into the field to investigate local waterways and assess stream health through chemical, physical and biological monitoring. Kellogg students study Jackass Creek, while Wallace students conduct research on the South Fork Coeur d'Alene River. Both waterways have been affected by historic mining contamination and continue to face environmental pressures, including rising water temperatures and changing stream conditions.
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