How do you restore deltas that have been ravaged by hurricanes? The National Science Foundation wants to find out. This summer, NSF invited a group of five scientists to present a restoration plan for the Mississippi Delta. Included in the group were three NCED PIs: Chris Paola, David Mohrig, and (newest PI) Robert Twilley. NSF's objective in inviting this presentation was to learn more about  scientific research that supports delta restoration, research that may someday help rebuild the Mississippi Delta. To read the full story about their restoration plan, click here.

Early July wrapped up another successful Earthscapes Teacher Institute. This annual, week-long experience immerses K-12 teachers in studying the science of rivers, watersheds, and surface processes in the same interdisciplinary ways NCED researchers do. Teachers conducted a field study between two rivers, visited the Science Center at the Maltby Preserve, and explored the Big Back Yard exhibit at the Science Museum of Minnesota. Participants also received materials to use in their own classrooms and shared Action Plans that will bring their institute experience to their classrooms.