EnviroScape® Water Quality Models
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The EnviroScape program has grown to be a diverse collection of portable,
interactive models addressing nonpoint source pollution, hazardous waste,
wetlands, riparian and groundwater issues. Coastal, landfill and urban add-ons
are planned for release in 1997/1998.
Part of EnviroScape's charm is that participants are able to use all
of their senses and relate to their own community while better understanding
global issues, while they learn how to prevent water pollution.
The three-dimensional landscapes illustrate residential, recreational,
agricultural, industrial and transportation areas -- all representing possible
sources of water pollution. Children and adults learn by using chemicals
(drink mix) and loose soil (cocoa) throughout a typical community and seeing
how their actions and others may affect our water. EnviroScape actually
emphasizes pollution prevention: a second demonstration shows how to prevent
such pollution.
EnviroScape is an interactive, hands-on education and communication
tool that is effective with all ages. In addition to being successfully used
with students from Kindergarten through 12th grade, EnviroScape is also used
by universities, soil and water conservation districts, city governments,
utility companies and civic and environmental groups around the country.
As more than one teacher has told us, EnviroScape is "the best educational
tool we have."
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Some schools have even integrated EnviroScape into existing curricula,
while others are creating new curricula based on EnviroScape.
EnviroScape's attractiveness, portability and versatility have attracted
worldwide attention. Today, EnviroScape is being used in all 50 states, Canada,
Poland, France, Australia, Guatemala, Puerto Rico and Hong Kong, and JT&A
continually receives inquiries from all over the world.
EnviroScape is listed in major school material catalogs - and JT&A
is working with both public and private organizations to place EnviroScape
in educational outreach programs and schools throughout the nation.
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What is the EnviroScape
Program?
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The EnviroScape Program is a unique collection of hands-on,
interactive models, instructional videos, curriculum and services designed
to be the basics of a water education program -- or added to an existing
program.
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What does EnviroScape
contain?
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EnviroScape II, the newest version of the EnviroScape nonpoint
source model, is packed in a durable carrying case with wheels, ideal for
transporting locally or shipping. The easy-to-use model (approximately 25"
x 30" x 5"), comes complete with a kit containing everything you need to
demonstrate the movement of water through a watershed and the pollution that
runoff may cause: cocoa, and powdered drink mixes, felt vegetation swatches,
clay berms, and props such as miniature vehicles, trees and cows. (Can be
purchased with or without carrying case.)
Also included in EnviroScape
II:
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An attractive User's Guide with glossary, providing
easy-to-use guidelines to aid an instructor, group leader or facilitator
in presenting a demonstration.
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An Operating Guide - quick and easy instructions on
how to set up the display.
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A Location Key - a map of the model for easy placement
of components.
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HANDLE WITH CARE: Your Guide to Preventing Water Pollution
- an entertaining, user-friendly and practical guide, published by the Terrene
Institute.
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What EnviroScape models are
available?
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In addition to the EnviroScape II model, which teaches about
nonpoint source pollution, we have the Wetlands and Hazardous Waste models,
a Groundwater component and a Riparian kit. A landfill model is scheduled
for release in Fall 1997. Coastal and Urban models are also under development.
The EnviroScape II, Wetlands, Hazardous Waste, and Landfill models are offered
as stand-alone deluxe units or as interchangeable tops or accessory parts
that can be used to expand your program cost-effectively. The Groundwater
component and Riparian kit can be used with all the models.
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How is EnviroScape
used?
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The EnviroScape family of models are powerful tools to demonstrate
and compare major environmental scenarios -- how pollution occurs, how to
prevent it, and how to clean it up. The 65-page free-standing User's Guide
that comes with EnviroScape II is an important aid describing the activities
occurring in the model and giving a thorough explanation of what is happening
and why. Each model comes complete with a supplementary guide. These guides
also describe related activities and offer suggestions to create
demonstrations.
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Who learns from
EnviroScape?
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EnviroScape models are interactive educational and communication
tools designed for all ages and all levels of expertise. Children are fascinated
by the model's charm, its realism and the opportunity to participate in the
demonstration. Teenagers and young adults receive a compelling picture of
pollution's effect on a watershed. Adults gain insights from customized
demonstrations in a variety of settings. For ages 5 and over.
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Who should use
EnviroScape?
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Anyone interested in teaching others about water pollution prevention.
EnviroScape models can be used both in formal education settings and by corporate
and business planners, public planning and environmental agencies, safety
and emergency outreach efforts, and environmental education and outreach
programs.
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Are EnviroScape models easy to
maintain?
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Yes. EnviroScape should be washed with dish soap and water
after use. Buildings, bridges, trees, cows, vehicles, and other components
are removable for easy cleaning. The durability of the EnviroScape models
ensures that with proper care, the model will last through many
demonstrations.
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What if I'm not
satisfied?
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In the unlikely event that EnviroScape or one of its other
scenarios does not meet your needs, or if you're not 100% satisfied, JT&A
will provide a full refund less shipping costs. Just return it in excellent
condition within 10 days, postage paid.
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Do I need EnviroScape II or another
Deluxe Unit to use the add-on scenarios?
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Yes. Add-on scenarios use components and accessories (such
as the clear base, some buildings, trees, etc.) that are provided in any
of the stand-alone deluxe units.
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The Groundwater component and the Riparian kit are the exceptions
-- they can be used with any EnviroScape model. (Initial tests indicate,
however that many users prefer to use this kit with EnviroScape's Wetlands
scenario.)
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What will fit in the Deluxe Carrying
Case?
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The Deluxe Carrying Case will expand to hold up to two landscape
maps (add-ons) and the groundwater component along with the EnviroScape II
deluxe unit. However, we do not advise shipping it this way.
Here's a peek at some of EnviroScape's
satisfied users:
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Community Groups, PTAs
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Cooperative Extension Offices
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Corporations
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Elementary Schools
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Government Agencies (City, County, State and Federal)
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High Schools
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Museums
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Nature Centers
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Nonprofit Groups
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Public Utilities
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Resource Centers
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Soil & Water Conservation Districts
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State Departments of Natural Resources
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Universities
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Zoos
EnviroScape is now in all 50 United
States, Canada, Poland, Australia, Guatemala, France and
Taiwan.
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About JT&A
JT&A's skill in translating technical and scientific documents into
lay language has made us a pacesetter in environmental education and
communication tools.
The EnviroScape Program is JT&A's most popular product. Conceived,
designed and produced by JT&A - we hold the patent - EnviroScape graphically
illustrates how water becomes polluted and how that pollution can be
prevented.
JT&A created EnviroScape to educate individuals about their own
responsibility for preventing water pollution. Our many years of public outreach
experience have reinforced one message:
We are all responsible for causing
water pollution - and we must each
take responsibility for preventing it.
Patent No. 5,427,530
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