Journey through watersheds to see how everyone’s actions on land affect our ocean.

Make it rain in a large 3-D watershed model! Pilot a full-size two-station “submersible” from mountain stream to the ocean. Encounter eye-popping aquatic species and ecosystems along the way! Be a biologist and go deeper. Guide “water” safely through a hazardous maze. Flip paddles and divert “pollutants” as they travel through stormwater drains. Discover how river otters made a comeback. Spot the polluters and be a Watershed Warrior! What can YOU do in your watershed to protect our ocean? Find out in Ocean Bound!

Learning goals:

Understand the science of watersheds, and how watersheds affect animals, ecosystems, our ocean and Planet Earth.

Explore what makes a healthy watershed, and recognize threats to water resources such as water quality and quantity.

Learn how science can help to improve watersheds, and be inspired to seek knowledge about your watershed.

Be empowered to change behaviors to help aquatic animals and ecosystems.

Be part of a long-term solution to protect vital watershed resources.