Water: Polluted Runoff
Education & TrainingKidsPolluted RunoffNonpoint Source Pollution Awareness Darby Duck, the Aquatic CrusaderNonpoint Source Pollution Awareness Darby Duck, the Aquatic Crusader
Become an Aquatic Crusader and join Darby Duck in the fight against water pollution!
What is the Crusaders' weapon?!?
Understanding!
Understanding the characteristics of water, that precious resource we are trying to protect. And understanding how it interacts with other elements in the environment, some of which pollute it and cause problems for people and animals.
How do you become an Aquatic Crusader?
There are seven experiments for you to try that will teach you the characteristics of water. When you complete all seven of the Aquatic Crusader tasks, consider yourself one of Darby's Crusaders too!
Experiment 1: Critter Scope
Experiment 2: What is Surface Tension?
Experiment 3: Shake it up Baby!
Experiment 4: Speedboats
Experiment 5: Exploding Colors
Experiment 6: Sink or Swim?
Experiment 7: No Water off a Duck's Back
Originally published by Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District
Compiled by Sheryl Clinger, Suzan Thompson and Karen Scranton
(Illustrations in this series replace original illustrations; some wording slightly modified)
All programs of the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District are open to everyone regardless of race, sex, or national origin.