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Stream Trailer
Mainstreams owns a Stream Trailer for teaching stream dynamics and the impacts of different kinds of land use on streams.
The Stream Trailer comes loaded with sand and a self-contained tank for pumping water. We demonstrate erosion by carving different kinds of stream channels in the sand to see the effects of different flow conditions and the impacts of different kinds of land use. If you would like to see a brochure on the Stream Trailer and Creek Science Programs click Brochure
Key concepts covered in Stream Trailer lessons include:
- Watersheds - Where do streams come from?
- Riparian Areas - how important is stream bank vegetation?
- Bank stability - What makes stream banks erode?
- Culverts - Culvert size is important!
