The Soil and Water models are loaned at no cost. You may receive training in the use of the models and/or group presentations by SWCD staff upon request.
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This somewhat interactive model demonstrates how water flows through the ground and how different land uses may affect the quality and quality of groundwater. This model allows upper elementary students through adults to visualize the out-of-sight underground portion of the water (hydrologic) cycle. The model includes all materials needed and a user's guide explaining how to demonstrate and discuss 28 different concepts. Concepts include recharging groundwater by precipitation and discharging into rivers where water is contained, and how it moves in soil and rock, and how human activities may affect groundwater. Instructions on how to use the model, background information on groundwater and a glossary are also provided in the guide. |
 This highly interactive enviroscape model demonstrates movement of water through a watershed and how different land uses may contribute point and nonpoint source pollution impacting the quality of surface water. Best land management practices may be installed to show pollution abatement. Students of all ages can dramatically see that water pollution may begin and end with people and that we all live downstream in a watershed. The model includes all materials needed and an easy-to-use guide explaining what is happening and why, a glossary and related activities. |
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 The Streamulator is an portable, interactive model of a stream. It is used to show the natural action of streams over a period of time. Concepts such as erosion, stream movement, high water events, proper building locations, entrenched channels, etc. can all be shown with this model. This model is useful for all ages of students as well as adults.
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This somewhat interactive model demonstrates to students of all ages the effect of ground cover on the erosion of soil by rain. Comparison is made of the amount of soil eroded from bare soil, soil covered with mulch and soil covered with grass sod. The turbidity of the run-off water collected vividly shows the relationship between erosion and the amount and type of soil covering. All materials are included except soil and grass sod. Instructions on how to use the model, investigation extensions and background information on erosion are included. |
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Conservation Education 
