table(webalert).
|Who:|
|*What:*|Students will continue a shoreline restoration project that began in 2008 by collecting trash along the Hillsborough River shoreline and planting 300 native plants. It's part of a unique project between the District and Hillsborough County Public Schools at Stewart Middle School, which is located on the Hillsborough River near downtown Tampa. The project involved restoring a section of shoreline by removing invasive plants, regrading the shore to correct erosion problems and planting native vegetation. Students are learning about the restoration project through a science curriculum that complements the project, as well as taking part in the planting.|
|*When:*|Friday, May 7, 2010, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.|
|*Where:*|Stewart Middle School, 1125 W. Spruce St., Tampa|
|*District Contact:*|Robyn Felix, media relations manager, (813) 781-9817 (cell)|*Fact Sheet: Stewart Middle School Shoreline Restoration Project** The Stewart Middle School shoreline restoration project is taking place behind the school, along the Hillsborough River.
* The project's primary focus addresses bank erosion problems, which contribute to water quality issues. Approximately 1,500 feet of the shoreline was restored by removing invasive plants, regrading the shore to correct erosion problems and planting native vegetation.
* District Operations staff completed the shoreline regrading project. Using District staff to do the contour work instead of hiring a contractor saved taxpayer dollars. Construction on the project began in November 2009, and was completed in February 2010.
* This project ultimately benefits Tampa Bay, which is a Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) priority water body. The Florida Legislature established the SWIM Act in 1987, requiring the five water management districts to maintain a priority list of water bodies of regional or statewide significance. The districts develop plans and programs for the improvement of those water bodies.
* Students are learning about the project through science curriculum that compliments the restoration efforts, as well as taking part in the planting.
* The overall project cost was approximately $225,000 and was funded by the District, Hillsborough County Public Schools, and the Pinellas County Environmental Fund.
* The District's portion of the project is divided among the Hillsborough River Basin Board and the state SWIM program.
|Who:|
Stewart Middle School students and staff.
||*What:*|Students will continue a shoreline restoration project that began in 2008 by collecting trash along the Hillsborough River shoreline and planting 300 native plants. It's part of a unique project between the District and Hillsborough County Public Schools at Stewart Middle School, which is located on the Hillsborough River near downtown Tampa. The project involved restoring a section of shoreline by removing invasive plants, regrading the shore to correct erosion problems and planting native vegetation. Students are learning about the restoration project through a science curriculum that complements the project, as well as taking part in the planting.|
|*When:*|Friday, May 7, 2010, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.|
|*Where:*|Stewart Middle School, 1125 W. Spruce St., Tampa|
|*District Contact:*|Robyn Felix, media relations manager, (813) 781-9817 (cell)|*Fact Sheet: Stewart Middle School Shoreline Restoration Project** The Stewart Middle School shoreline restoration project is taking place behind the school, along the Hillsborough River.
* The project's primary focus addresses bank erosion problems, which contribute to water quality issues. Approximately 1,500 feet of the shoreline was restored by removing invasive plants, regrading the shore to correct erosion problems and planting native vegetation.
* District Operations staff completed the shoreline regrading project. Using District staff to do the contour work instead of hiring a contractor saved taxpayer dollars. Construction on the project began in November 2009, and was completed in February 2010.
* This project ultimately benefits Tampa Bay, which is a Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) priority water body. The Florida Legislature established the SWIM Act in 1987, requiring the five water management districts to maintain a priority list of water bodies of regional or statewide significance. The districts develop plans and programs for the improvement of those water bodies.
* Students are learning about the project through science curriculum that compliments the restoration efforts, as well as taking part in the planting.
* The overall project cost was approximately $225,000 and was funded by the District, Hillsborough County Public Schools, and the Pinellas County Environmental Fund.
* The District's portion of the project is divided among the Hillsborough River Basin Board and the state SWIM program.