River Stewardship Practices
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Grades: 6 - 10
Video Description: As part of its mission, the US Army Corps of Engineers is tasked with the stewardship of America’s river system. What methods do they use to achieve their environmental objectives? How do they balance this work with their other task of maintaining river transportation? And what are the effects of their work on river plant and animal life? View this video to explore these topics and more with Erin Hilligoss-Volkmann, Natural Resource Specialist with the St. Louis District US Army Corps of Engineers.
Type of Video: Segment*
Unique Video ID: Environment-20**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
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*Segment videos are short excerpts edited from interviews or interactive programs that offer flexible and differentiated ways to use the rich content included in the full-length conversation.
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