Understanding Vermonts Developing Watersheds

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Understanding Vermonts Developing
Watersheds (Click on a title or picture)
Burlington High-density
Charlotte Rural
What is this site??
Why is this site here??
Williston Suburban
Stowe Recreation-based
The Schoolhouse Sprawl for Kids
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What is this Site?

• This site is devoted to looking at how human
  development in Vermont is affecting the
  watersheds they are located in.
• Four case studies are presented to represent four
  different types of communities. These include
  rural, suburban, high density, and recreationally
  based communities. Additionally, there is a
  section designed for younger students (the
  Schoolhouse) as an introduction to the topics
  presented in the other four parts.

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Who and Why??

• This site was the final project for the NR 285
  Urban Watershed Management Seminar at the
  University of Vermont. The course, taught by Dr.
  Breck Bowden, focused on how urban sprawl is
  affecting water issues in our communities. The
  four case studies are all near the university,
  and are the product of the students work.
• The reason for the website is to educate the
  general public about how current sprawling trends
  affect our watersheds, and how wise choices can
  minimize the impacts.

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Urban Watershed Management SeminarSpring
2003Instructor Dr. Breck Bowden