ENVIROSCAPE NEWS
March/April 1997
"Keep those cards and letters coming. We love hearing from our
users!" said Natalie Eichhorst, Marketing Director.
Celebrate American Wetlands Month and
Drinking Water Week in May!
If you don't have time to plan activities for the first day
of Spring (March 20) and Earth Day (April 22), you can still celebrate American
Wetlands Month and Drinking Water Week in May. Many of the ideas listed in
last month's newsletter can be adapted for these celebrations or you can
create new events. (See the enviroscape web page at www.jtainc.com for last
month's newsletter if you missed it.) Send us photos and information about
your activity or event. We may highlight your group in the next
newsletter!
AMERICAN WETLANDS MONTH . . . If you need ideas
for American Wetlands Month activities or information about wetlands, check
out the Terrene Institute's Wetlands Celebration newsletter or web site:
www.terrene.org. One interesting wetlands fact from the web site: "Wetlands
are more than water reserves. When water enters a wetland, the wetland acts
as a purifier, cleaning the water before it exits. Wetlands do this by removing,
retaining and transforming nutrients, processing wastes and trapping
sediment."
The Terrene Institute also has materials for American Wetlands
Month including brochures, fact sheets, buttons, stickers and Teenage Mutant
Ninja Turtles coloring books.
A conference to celebrate American Wetlands Month, "Communities
Working for Wetlands," will be May 7-9 in Alexandria, Virginia. The conference
is a great place to meet others working with wetlands and to learn more about
wetlands. Several field trips and a Capitol Hill reception are planned during
the conference. Contact Terrene Institute, 4 Herbert St., Alexandria, VA
22305, 703/548-5473, fax: 703/548-6299, or e-mail: terrinst@aol.com.
DRINKING WATER WEEK . . . Drinking Water Week
will be celebrated internationally May 4-10. This year's theme, "Drinking
Water Counts On You," focuses on mathematics. The Blue Thumb Projectþs
goal is to enhance the publics' understanding that water is an essential
element of life and needs to be managed for the good of all. The Blue Thumb
education campaign, coordinated by the American Water Works Association,
develops a materials packet each year with ideas for community participation
in conserving, protecting and getting involved in water-related activities
during Drinking Water Week and throughout the year. To order a kit (for a
minimal charge), which includes camera-ready brochures and ads, poster and
media guide, call 800/926-7337. Many of the materials will also be posted
on AWWAþs web site: www.awwa.org/bluethum.htm. For more information
contact AWWA, 6666 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO 80235.
Enviroscape Contacts
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Scott Duckett, City of Salem (OR) Public Works Department, 503/588-6211
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Helen Holdsworth, Texas Agricultural Extension Service in Bexar County,
210/930- 3086
For information about the Official enviroscape Contact program, call
Natalie Eichhorst at 703/ 519-2180.
Product News
Instructional videos for each model are now available for
shipment. Each video shows set-up, a quick overview and clean up -- videos
are available for: enviroscape II, Hazardous Waste (includes Groundwater
demonstration), Wetlands and Groundwater. Price for each video is $12.50
or the set of four for $40 (shipping included). Thanks to all of you who
ordered early -- your videos will ship mid-March.
Blue Plate Special
Earth Day special still in effect through March 15! Your choice
of a FREE enviroscape II base ($249 value) or a FREE Accessory Kit ($299
value) when you order the complete enviroscape program (enviroscape II with
case, Hazardous Waste, Wetlands, Riparian, and Groundwater) þ or on
any order of $1,800 or more, not including shipping. Shipping charges apply
to free items.
New Tips from the Field!
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Diana Allen of University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension
Service in Sarpy County uses two enviroscape models at the same time
- one showing pollution and the other with BMPs in place.
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Folks at the Soil and Water Conservation District in
Topeka, Kansas, affix a PVC pipe to their enviroscape model to drain
the lake into a 5-gallon bucket. They also built a light-weight stand with
an overhead mirror out of PVC pipe as a stand-alone demonstration table.
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Jane Halling of Atchison County (KS) Farm Bureau uses
a "Moisture Magnet," similar to a chamois, instead of a sponge. It "worked
better than a sponge" she writes. They can also be cut to a smaller size.
For ordering information contact Ken Burnell, P.O. Box 9671, Sugar Creek,
MO 64054.
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And here's our ongoing reference list . . . to see the long list
of tips, past issues of Enviroscape News CLICK
HERE.
ENVIROSCAPE NEWS
January/February 1997
"Keep those cards and letters coming. We love hearing from our
users!" said Natalie Eichhorst, Marketing Director.
Start Plans NOW for Spring and Earth Day Celebrations
Although it's cold and snowy in most places, Spring and Earth
Day are right around the corner, and itþs time to start planning activities
to celebrate! Hereþs a few ideas to get your planning off to a good
start:
 Give enviroscape
demonstrations at schools, day cares, libraries, malls, grocery stores -
any public meeting place. Make arrangements early.
Sponsor a nature
walk.
Host an Earth
Day breakfast for local government officials and business leaders and give
an enviroscape demonstration.
Sponsor a poster
or essay-writing contest.
Sponsor a radio
or television trivia contest.
Host an enviroscape
teacher training workshop.
Coordinate
a town festival. Invite groups or agencies to set up displays and exhibits
to teach environmental awareness.
Let us know what your plans are. And, donþt forget to
order your enviroscape models or accessories now, so that youþll get
them in time for your event!
First "Official Enviroscape Contact" Selected
Congratulations to Helen Holdsworth, of the Texas Agricultural
Extension Service in Bexar County, for being selected the first official
enviroscape Contact! She says that the enviroscape "is a welcome addition
to our resource base and I want to increase exposure to it and our other
curriculum programs." For information about the Official enviroscape Contact
program, call Natalie Eichhorst at (703) 519-2180.
Product News
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Instructional videos for each model will be available
for shipment in late January.
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A video showing set-up, a quick overview and clean up is available
for each of the following: enviroscape II, Hazardous Waste (includes Groundwater
demonstration), Wetlands and Groundwater. Price for each video is $12.50
or the set of four for $40. Shipping is included in the price.
Blue Plate Special
In honor of Earth Day, you have your choice of a FREE enviroscape
II base ($249 value) or a FREE Accessory Kit ($299 value) when you order
the complete enviroscape program (enviroscape II with case, Hazardous Waste,
Wetlands, Riparian, and Groundwater) - or on any order of $1,800 or more,
not including shipping. Orders must be received between February 1-March
15, 1997. Shipping charges apply to free items.
New Tips from the Field!
ENVIROSCAPE NEWS
December 1996
Fax or write us about any EnviroScape stories you have to tell.
Trout Unlimited Builds Successful Program Around EnviroScape
Trout Unlimited's Northwestern Carolina Chapter has just been
named TU's 1996 Gold Trout winner. Part of their success story is their community
education efforts, centered on the enviroscape program. The chapter donated
10 enviroscape models to area schools to teach students causes and solutions
to nonpoint sources of water pollution. "Education begs investing. Our schools
need help and the enviroscape model is a great example of what we can do,"
said former chapter President Douglas Wilkins in the Trout Magazine article
announcing the chapter's award.
Congratulations to the TU Northwestern Carolina Chapter! Keep
up the great work!
Product News
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New 4-color brochure available.
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enviroscape's new 4-color brochure was sent in cooperation
with the Terrene Institute's mailing of its 1997 catalog. If you did not
receive the new 4-color brochure, please call Natalie at (703) 519-2180.
Or, if you would like additional copies to share with others in your community,
let us know!
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Instructional videos available.
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The instructional videos for each model will be available
in early January. Four tapes are available: enviroscape II, Hazardous Waste,
Wetlands and Groundwater. Individual tapes are $12.50, or you can purchase
the complete 4-tape set for $40 (prices include shipping). The videotapes
focus on set-up and clean-up procedures, with a brief overview on the actual
demonstration. Fax or mail your order to EnviroScape Tapes, 4 Herbert Street,
Alexandria, VA 22305, Fax: 703/519-2190.
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Get your "Official enviroscape Contact" application
now!
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"We've received a wonderful response from users wanting to
become an enviroscape Contact." To register as an "Official enviroscape Contact,"
send us your request in writing and we'll send you the details and
application.
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Coastal, Landfill and Urban add-ons are due to be released
in 1997.
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We'll advise when available.
Blue Plate Special
FREE SHIPPING on orders received between Dec. 1, 1996 and
Jan. 31, 1997! Orders must be received during this period for the special
to apply. Does not apply to orders shipped to Hawaii, Virgin Islands, Canada
or other international destinations.
Sale on Original EnviroScape Models
JT&A has a limited supply of the original enviroscape
models remaining in stock. These models are one-piece units with solid color
bases and the buildings are permanently affixed. These models cannot be used
with the add-on scenarios (except the Riparian Kit) and they come in the
older portable carrying cases with wheels. While supplies last, these can
be purchased for $329 plus $25 shipping and handling. Call Jessica at (703)
519-2180.
New Tips from the Field!
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Use benzine (at hardware stores) on a rag to remove any sticky
adhesive from felt pieces left on your model too long.
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Eileen Tramontana in Florida uses a rag instead of a sponge for
faster clean-up. She also uses film canisters to hold the drink mixes.
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From Monica at Data Prompt in Virginia, "recycle your onion
bags and use them to carry your wet items."
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The Delaware Solid Waste Authority informs us that a few drops
of blue food coloring in the rain and groundwater makes the "pure" water
visible and is pleasingly aquamarine.
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If using food coloring, use rubber gloves!
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Clay is a wonderful thing . . . you can use it to cover the
groundwater holes in the enviroscape II, to plant trees in various places,
to hold the train more securely on its tracks - and you can even use it to
plug up any holes or crevices on vehicles that may leak.
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For those times when you don't have enough staff resources at an exhibit,
Kyle Meyers of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Service created a
static exhibit with her enviroscape by using photos to show the model and
numbers to identify the text with the nonpoint sources on the model.
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And here's our ongoing reference list . .
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To make trash for your hazardous waste landfill, tear up bits of an
old egg carton or styrofoam.
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Following a demonstration, place the very wet items in a well-ventilated
laundry or hosiery bag for them to dry - or an onion bag!.
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A rubber band will hold the storm drain.
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The MicroMachines set 65020 titled #18 Harvesters, which includes a
'56 Ford pickup, a furrow machine, a tractor AND a small standing farmer
and pig, is available in toy stores.
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Punch a hole in the plastic stoppers that come in your enviroscape
II map, insert one in the vinyl tubing opening and you have a working storm
drain that holds the storm pipe in place.
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Use Cocoa Krispies for manure and oatmeal for crop residue.
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Use real snow in the winter months.
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Use a toothbrush to clean your buildings.
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Cut your own felt pieces.
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Use a Rubbermaid salt & pepper shaker for the cocoa and drink
mixes.
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Use sugarless Kool-Aid outside to avoid flies and clumps.
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Or, use water with food coloring to avoid flies.
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Use sand or real soil for sediment instead of cocoa.
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For carrying more than one model, use the nylon carrying bag for the
different maps and the heavy duty carrying case for the base(s), groundwater
component and accessories - you may even have room for handouts!
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Use benzine (at hardware stores) on a rag to remove any sticky
adhesive from felt pieces left on your model too long.
-
Use a rag instead of a sponge for faster clean-up. Uses film canisters
to hold the drink mixes.
-
Recycle your onion bags and use them to carry your wet items.
-
A few drops of blue food coloring in the rain and groundwater makes
the "pure" water visible and is pleasingly aquamarine.
-
If using food coloring, use rubber gloves!
-
Clay is a wonderful thing . . . you can use it to cover the groundwater
holes in the enviroscape II, to plant trees in various places, to hold the
train more securely on its tracks - and you can even use it to plug up any
holes or crevices on vehicles that may leak.
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For those times when you don't have enough staff resources at an exhibit,
create a static exhibit with your enviroscape by using photos to show the
model and numbers to identify the text with the nonpoint sources on the
model.
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Use mini chocolate chips for manure.
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Cut cotton swabs in half for Wetlands root demonstration so that itþs
more realistic and uses less swabs!
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Make small clay rolls (logs) for a base to hold fence pieces. You can
also make clay bases for animals so they stand up better.
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Use model railroad landscaping material - Life-Like brand Grass (Model
#1107), and Earth (Model #1109) for a realistic representation of soil and
grass clippings. When the material reaches the lake as pollutants, it
floats.
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Recycle punch hole circles - sprinkle them on enviroscape for trash
or use in landfill on Hazardous Waste model.
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Become a house painter and spray paint your houses if they become dull
after repeated use.
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Try cinnamon instead of cocoa - when purchased in bulk, cinnamon may
be less expensive than cocoa.
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Use rubber bands for holding in wells as well as for storm drain.
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Uses two enviroscape models at the same time - one showing
pollution and the other with BMPs in place.
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Affix a PVC pipe to their enviroscape model to drain the lake
into a 5-gallon bucket. They also built a light-weight stand with an overhead
mirror out of PVC pipe as a stand-alone demonstration table.
-
Use a "Moisture Magnet," similar to a chamois, instead of
a sponge. They can also be cut to a smaller size. For ordering information
contact Ken Burnell, P.O. Box 9671, Sugar Creek, MO 64054.
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ENVIROSCAPE NEWS
October/November 1996
Let us know how you are using EnviroScape.
Coors Donates Model to Local Watershed
We're told Peter Coors "made it rain" himself when he gave
enviroscape to the Clear Creek Watershed, which is using the model to educate
the community about water pollution. With Coors at the presentation are former
EPA Region 8 Administrator William Yellowtail, Carl Norbeck, director of
the Colorado Department of Health & Environment, and Sandra Woods, Vice
President & Chief Environmental Officer of Coors Brewing Co.
Product News
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Photos of new add-ons have arrived!
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The new 4-color product brochure with photos of all enviroscape
models currently available has arrived! This brochure will be mailed to our
mailing list within the next month. Should you need one sooner, please call
us at (703) 519-2180.
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Training videos available soon.
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The instructional videos for each model are in production.
These videos will show how to setup each model, give an overview on how you
will use them, and proper clean-up procedures. We'll advise as soon as they
are available.
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More water and marbles coming to you.
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Effective October 11, you'll receive an extra water tray with
the enviroscape II unit and an extra bag of marbles with the Groundwater
unit.
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Register as an "Official enviroscape Contact"
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If you want to be registered as an "Official enviroscape Contact"
in your area, please send us your request in writing and we'll be in touch
with the details.
New Tips from the Field!
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From our new marketing director, Natalie Eichhorst,
". . . To make trash for your hazardous waste landfill, tear up bits of an
old egg carton."
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From a friend in Virginia, "following a demonstration,
place the very wet items in a well-ventilated laundry or hosiery bag for
them to dry."
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From Becky in California, "suggest rubber band to hold
storm drain."
-
And here's our ongoing reference list . . .
-
The MicroMachines set 65020 titled #18 Harvesters, which includes
a '56 Ford pickup, a furrow machine, a tractor AND a small standing farmer
and pig, is available in toy stores.
-
Punch a hole in the plastic stoppers that come in your enviroscape
II map, insert one in the vinyl tubing opening and you have a working storm
drain that holds the storm pipe in place.
-
Use Cocoa Krispies for manure and oatmeal for crop
residue.
-
Use real snow in the winter months
-
Use a toothbrush to clean your buildings.
-
Cut your own felt pieces
-
Use a Rubbermaid salt & pepper shaker for the cocoa and
drink mixes.
-
Use sugarless Kool-Aid outside to avoid flies and clumps
-
Or, use water with food coloring to avoid flies
-
Use sand or real soil for sediment instead of cocoa
-
For carrying more than one model, use the nylon carrying bag
for the different maps and the heavy duty carrying case for the base(s),
groundwater component and accessories - you may even have room for
handouts!
-
Uses two enviroscape models at the same time - one showing
pollution and the other with BMPs in place.
-
Affix a PVC pipe to their enviroscape model to drain the lake
into a 5-gallon bucket. They also built a light-weight stand with an overhead
mirror out of PVC pipe as a stand-alone demonstration table.
-
Use a "Moisture Magnet," similar to a chamois, instead of
a sponge. They can also be cut to a smaller size. For ordering information
contact Ken Burnell, P.O. Box 9671, Sugar Creek, MO 64054.
On the Road with enviroscape
10/22-24. NPS Pollution Information/Educational Programs
Conference, Chicago, IL
10/31-11/3. National Middle School Association, Baltimore,
MD
11/1-5. North American Environmental Education, San
Francisco, CA
11/18-19. Wildlife Habitat Council, Washington, DC
Mark Your Calendars for Wetlands Conference
The Terrene Institute is putting together the First American
Wetlands Month Conference - Communities Working for Wetlands, May 7-9, 1997,
in Alexandria, VA. If you're interested in attending, call 703/548-5473,
fax: 703/548-6299, or e-mail: terrene@gnn.com.
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ENVIROSCAPE NEWS
August/September 1996
EnviroScape Makes A Difference
"The success rate of the use of the model was such that, in
the Spring of 1996, a second enviroscape model was purchased with PED grant
funds," reports the brochure describing Bowie, Maryland's three-year public
awareness campaign to improve the water quality of the Patuxent River.
enviroscape was a significant component of the Patuxent Estuary
Demonstration Project's efforts to make residents aware of ways they can
modify their lifestyle in and around the home to lessen their own effects
on water quality in their area.
The enviroscape model was intended for use by teachers in the
Bowie Cluster of schools within the Prince George's County Public School
System.
Following a workshop in the fall of 1994 to show teachers how
to use the model in the classroom, public school teachers used enviroscape
on a monthly basis, both in the classroom and in after school study
sessions.
The second model was formally presented to the Bowie Cluster
OASIS school May 20 at a regular meeting of the City Council.
Mayor Gary Allen presented a "Certificate of Ownership" to
Pat Brooks, Chief Educational Officer of the Bowie Cluster/Bowie High School
Principal, culminating the partnership between Bowie and Bowie Cluster
administrators and faculty to improve the understanding of water quality
issues by Bowie Cluster students.
Additional information on this successful program can be obtained
by calling Bowie's Department of Planning and Economic Development at (301)
262-6200, ext. 3047.
Blue Plate Special!...August/Sept. Orders!
Get a free groundwater component with the purchase of an
enviroscape II, a Hazardous Waste Add-on or enviroscape Essentials. Call
(703) 519-2180 to order now or for more information. Offer good only with
orders placed by Sept. 30, 1996.
NOTE: The groundwater component can be used with enviroscape
II and the Hazardous Waste and Wetlands add-on scenarios.
Product News
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What's an "add-on" scenario?
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It's an interchangeable map top with kit that can be used with
the same enviroscape II base.
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When will other models be available?
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Urban, Coastal and Landfill are currently under development.
Actual availability dates will be known later in 1996.
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When will you have photos of the new
add-ons?
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The new products brochure with photos of the newest products
will be available within the next month.
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What about a training program?
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In the last survey, you told us you'd prefer a training video
over a workshop. We're currently working on a video, which may be available
as early as late fall. However, if you want to be registered as an "Official
enviroscape Contact" in your area for information, please send us your request
in writing and we'll be in touch with the details.
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How Can I Buy Replacement Parts?
You can buy a lot of the items direct from us. Prices on certain
items were reduced this July. You can also replenish many of your supplies
at the local grocery store or hobby shop. For replacement prices, call us
at (703) 519-2180.
New Tips from the Field!
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From Jane in Arkansas, ". . . I found a MicroMachines
set (for those of you without small children). . . There's a MicroMachines
set 65020 titled #18 Harvesters, and it includes a '56 Ford pickup, a furrow
machine, a tractor AND a small standing farmer and pig . . . it only cost
$3.00!"
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From Dave in Wisconsin, "punch a hole in the plastic
stoppers that come in your enviroscape II map, insert one in the vinyl tubing
opening and you have a working storm drain that holds the storm pipe in
place."
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From Kathyrn in Maine, "use old spice bottles for cocoa
and Kool-Aid."
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From a great mix of users in the field . . .
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Use real snow in the winter months
-
Use a toothbrush to clean your buildings.
-
Cut your own felt pieces
-
Use a Rubbermaid salt & pepper shaker for the cocoa and
drink mixes.
-
Use sugarless Kool-Aid outside to avoid flies and clumps
-
Or, use water with food coloring to avoid flies
-
Use sand or real soil for sediment instead of cocoa
-
For carrying more than one model, use the nylon carrying bag
for the different maps and the heavy duty carrying case for the base(s),
groundwater component and accessories - you may even have room for
handouts!
We'll continue to publish a list of ongoing tips on our web
site: http://www.jtainc.com
Let us know if you have a tip or story to share!
If you are not the appropriate person for this newsletter,
or if there's more than one person who will benefit from this, please share
it with the actual users or other interested parties. Or, let us know to
whom we should address future copies of enviroscape News by faxing the correct
name and address to: Editor, enviroscape News (703) 519-2190.
Comments and stories should be sent to Editor, enviroscape
News, c/o JT&A, inc., 4 Herbert Street, Alexandria, VA 22305, Phone:
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