Peak Students Use Drone and ArcGIS to Create a Map For Riparian Resource Management Plan

Check out this short overview of how Peak Virtual Academy students are using sUAS (drone) remote sensory data collection and combining it with Esri's ArcGIS tools to create a map for the Riparian Resource Management Plan as part of the 3M Grant Weed Warrior Initiative. The next step for these students (once they acquire more layers of data) is to produce an interactive story map. 

Thanks to Doug Eccher and his amazing students at Peak!

Peak Virtual Academy Students Investigate Soil Remediation Near the Uncompahgre River

The focus of this STEM/Problem-Based Learning Initiative is for students to determine if soil remediation near tamarisk plants would be necessary post removal prior to native plant reintroduction. Student findings were submitted to a panel of soil scientists for their review and feedback. The results of this work will be part of a “Riparian Restoration Management Plan” that will include removal and replacement of invasive plant species.