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the satilla initiative: spring 2004 The Satilla Initiative is a service learning course that
provides a structured and supportive format for students to apply policy,
design and ecological principles learned in the classroom to the real
world of people and policy.
To help protect the ecological integrity of the Satilla River Basin by working with stakeholders to reduce the impact of human activities on water quality and biodiversity. Philosophy and History The Satilla Initiative matches graduate students from the University of Georgia with community stakeholders facing specific environmental challenges. Students from law, ecology, environmental design, wildlife ecology, scientific illustration and agricultural engineering may participate in the course. Water quality and the protection and restoration of aquatic species through the best available science, design and policy concepts are key goals for this hands-on program. The course presents a holistic approach to land use planning from the perspectives of our interdisciplinary faculty and guest lecturers. Goals
Class Format
Expectations (students) Attend class lectures and field trip, read assignments prior to each lecture, work together to define class projects, attend group meetings and work cooperatively to develop a work plan and to complete the project, attend individual meetings with professors, and keep a journal of work completed and associated reflections. Students will be graded on class participation and project substance and presentation. Expectations (faculty) Coordinate informative lectures and field trip; facilitate interaction between students and stakeholders in the Satilla River Basin; provide support to students in identifying and completing particular projects; facilitate dress rehearsals and project presentations; facilitate publication of projects and provide a forum for students to reflect on their experiences in the course. Background Information
Paddling Trip View a photo gallery of the Spring 2004 paddling trip on the river. Students
Faculty and Staff
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