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2	The Name Estonoa Is Of Native American Origins Meaning “Land of the Blue Waters”
3	Definition of Wetland collective term for marshes, swamps, bogs, and similar features found in flat areas consists of water along the edges of streams, rivers, lakes, and coastlines basically links water with land
4	Water of Wetlands present at or near the surface of the soil all year or for various periods runoff collects from various places
5	Characteristics of Wetlands three basic components water vegetation soils acts as a sponge by: collecting runoff slowing the process of runoff slowing particulate matter from entering main streams rapidly
6	Classifying Estonoa Estonoa should be classified somewhere between a bog and a fen thick carpet of sphagnum moss spongy peat deposits receives water/nutrients from other sources than rain
7	Reasons for Problems industrialization and modernization business boom need for houses shifting of entertainment (technology) locals use it for a dump
8	History of Estonoa born in the early 1900’s on Mr. John Hillman’s cornfield his sons dammed the main water source to make a swimming hole covered 2.5-3 acres
9	Estonoa In The Past social focus good fishing area baptismal place
10	Video Of Lake Estonoa In the Past
11	Present Estonoa covers about an acre contains spongy peat deposits and is overgrown with water lilies serves as a breeding ground for mosquitoes has been polluted, but is working to be changed wants to be turned into “productive” spot
12	Positive Functions absorbs hazardous flood waters purifies wastewater serves as a habitat for roaming wildlife is home for amphibians and reptiles
13	Estonoa Learning Center Proposal 3 phases: each requiring approximately $5,000-$100,000 extending over a 3-4 year period a joint project to be accomplished by both school and community
14	Phase 1 clear out non-wetland plants form a crusher run walkway clear out old barrels and tires
15	Phase 2 introduce new aquatic species thin lily pads build a floating dock out into the lake install foot bridges & picnic tables
16	Phase 3 Build a small three story learning center 1st floor for storage of materials 2nd floor with a laboratory 3rd floor with an observation deck facing the wetlands
17	Future Tasks - During all Phases install solar panels and compost toilet obtain learning activity materials (bat boxes, waders, field microscopes, sample bottles, nets, etc.) install historical markers and name tags
18	Steps Taken Frank Kilgore lawyer - volunteered to write land easement obtained land easement from LeRoy Hilton Grey Hill Development Town of St. Paul town unanimously voted to accept easement town desires students to continue project (9/11/00) presentations grant proposals assistance from Nature Conservancy by fauna studies, news releases, and learning center activities contact help with grant seeking TVA - Architectural Design by VPI School of Architectural Design ($4500) TVA - Purchased $1500 in wetlands plants Job Corps -clear undergrowth and assist with building of picnic tables and benches
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20	National Make a Difference Week
21	Steps to Take continue to seek corporate sponsors contact local agencies/ civic organizations for support mobilize students in other communities budget preparation for learning center procure building materials
22	Presentations Black Diamond RC&D Meeting Rural Trust Nebraska Meeting St. Paul Town Council St. Paul Tomorrow Wise County Board of Supervisors Ferrum College Students/Professors Wise County School Board St. Paul Lions Club Castlewood Lions Club Governor’s Forum on Environmental Education Southwest Virginia Environmental Awareness Initiative American Electric Power WMMT Clinch River Days Master Gardeners WXLZ VPI School of Architectural Design SPHS Students SPES Faculty Powell Valley Middle School Academic Night Team Estonoa family Appalachian Studies Conference Bristol Herald Courier
23	Fall 2001 Presentations Green Thumb Dogwood Ferrum Faculty & Students Sustainable Living Estonoa Families SPHS Faculty & Students Environmental Workshop
24	Presentations Spring 2002 Georgetown University, Washington D.C. Ferrum College students and professors Kids Who Know Do Conference, San Francisco California
25	Memorable Dates April 16, 2000 Project Made Official To Public April 16-19, 2000 Flatwoods Job Corps – Fire Division clears a path around the lake April 19, 2000 AEP’s donates $250, pledge of pea gravel & a dedicatory tree April 20, 2000 Castlewood Lions Club donates $250 & pledges support SPHS students raise $358 during “March for Parks” Fund-raiser April 21, 2000 Team Estonoa & town employees work to clear brush Spring 2000/Fall 2001 Wise County Board of Supervisors donate $1500 Summer 2000 TVA donates $6000 for building design & aquatic plants September 11, 2000 Town Council desires the team to continue project
26	Other Memorable Dates December 7, 2000 Presented to Governor’s Forum on Environmental Education January 31, 2001 Virginia Environmental Endowment gave a $5000 grant December 28, 2001 The state of Virginia awarded us as one of Governor Gilmore’s Virginia Naturally Exemplary Schools.
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28	Oct. 13-15, 2000 — Work Weekend Ferrum College & Team Estonoa $250 donation St. Peters Episcopal Church ~ Callaway, VA 6 Ferrum College representatives & 12 Estonoa volunteers worked to install 5 large bat boxes refurbish the walk path
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30	Ferrum Fall 2001 Visit Ferrum, yet again, joined forces with Team Estonoa to help prolong the life of our wetlands. Six representatives came from Ferrum on Oct. 19 -21 and helped install the dock and refurbish the walk path.
31	Georgetown Visits 03-07-02 Georgetown University from Washington D.C. came to visit Wetlands Estonoa We presented to the students and showed them around Estonoa
32	Nov. 4, 2000 — Team Estonoa Planted 300 Aquatic Plants Plants were donated by TVA TVA biologist, Doug Lieb, assisted 19 Team Estonoa volunteers in the planting of 300 new aquatic plants. Paw Paw, Lizard Tail, Arrowhead, Swamp Rose, Winterberry
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35	Virginia Naturally 2001 Award March 27 2002
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38	The Dock Ferrum College helped to install the first section of the dock, and since then, volunteers have connected other sections. The dock was completed during the first week in November.
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45	Flood March 2002
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47	Remember When You Were Young... ...And Thought You Could Change The World…