Be Courteous

I'm glad you asked that question, sir. We're on a science field trip researching the health of this river!

We meet a lot of interesting people along the river, and a lot of them are really interested in what we're doing. It's a good policy to be polite, helpful and kind at all times.

Be Polite

Wave or say hello to people that we meet.

• Respect quiet birdwatchers or golfers concentrating on their swings.
  
  
• Explain what you're doing if people ask.
  
  
• Paddle far beyond anglers and their fishing lines.
  
  
• Say thanks to your teacher, guide and parents!

I'm writing down observations for RiverWatch, Sir! I'd love to tell you about the health of this river

Clean-Up

We often take a minute to clean-up the mess left by other people.

Clean-up your own litter during snacks, lunch or science tests.

• Put wrappers from plastic straws, candy or gum into your pocket.



• Discard waste chemicals into the proper collection bottles.



• Spit gum into a wrapper and place it in a garbage can.



• Apple cores are garbage.



• Please pitch-in and help us when we clean a littered site.

Be Kind

Ah, these little guys are so cute!

We observe and handle a lot of wildlife in one day.

• Don't scare other students with invertebrates.
  
  
• Gently release all specimens instead of throwing them back into the water.
  
  
• Be quiet when floating past wildlife.
  
  
• After looking for invertebrates, return large rocks right side up in the river.