P-3537

ECOLIFE Aquaponics II

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Project Description

Country: USA

Location: San Diego County Schools

Total Budget: $1,000

Areas of Focus: Water, sanitation and hygiene, Basic education and literacy

Activity Type: Education: General

Summary: Three ECO-Cycle Aquaponics Kits to engage local K-12 students in Sustainable Technologies


This ECOLIFE Aquaponics Education Program is a unique design that breaks from the conventional classroom style while addressing community engagement and the serious issues of resource consumption. It immerses students in a world of experiential learning and the wonders of hands-on science. Using aquaponics as an educational tool educators interactively teach valuable science concepts and inspire students with ideas that can really benefit humanity. The program engages students in sustainable technologies and alternative ways of growing food, and aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards of the K-12 STEM curriculum. Educators at all grade-levels and their students have the opportunity to grow with aquaponics at their school, and learn more about how to create a project that educates future farmers and contributes to the sustainability of our planet.

Aquaponics is a sustainable method of food production combining aquaculture (raising aquatic animals) and hydroponics (cultivating plants in water with added nutrients). In this circulating system, nitrifying bacteria converts fish waste into a natural fertilizer for plants. Plants take up those nutrients and return clean water to the fish, creating a system of perfect harmony. Aquaponics is a valuable farming technique in areas where land and water are not plentiful. It's beneficial for everyone who wants to grow food, and it can be done just about anywhere that has access to clean water and energy.

Note: Aquaponics Education is one of the two worthwhile projects undertaken by ECOLIFE. On their website (www.ecolifeconservation.org) viewers will see the other project which builds fuel efficient, environmentally conscience stoves that protect people and wildlife in Mexico and Uganda, creating a better world for future generations. Accomplishments include: "Protected more than 3,000 people in Central Mexico from household burns and smoke-related respiratory ailments by installing more than 500 patsari stoves. Protected tens of thousands of trees from cutting as wood-for-fuel. Offset upwards of 8,000 metric tons of carbon emissions. Improved overall health of 650 Ugandan students and increased their time in classrooms."

Project Contact Person

District: 5340

Rotary Club of: Solana Beach

Primary Contact: Niels Lund

Email: info@sbecorotary.org

Project Status

Completed
This project is "Completed". This means the project has been implemented and the report was accepted by the district leadership. The project will stay listed on this website as a testimony of the achievements of the project partners.

Project listed for the 2020-21 Rotary Year.

Proposed Financing

Existing Contributions Towards This Project

Date

Cash

DDF

Total

Solana Beach (5340)

21-Jul-20

$500

$500

$1,000

Total

$500

$500

$1,000

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History Log Entries

21-Jul-20

by Niels Lund

System Entry: Creation of project page.

27-Jul-20

by Niels Lund

System Entry: Project sent for club signatures.

27-Jul-20

by Niels Lund

System Entry: Project signed by Niels Lund.

28-Jul-20

by Niels Lund

System Entry: Signature Process cancelled by user.

28-Jul-20

by Niels Lund

System Entry: Project sent for club signatures.

28-Jul-20

by Niels Lund

System Entry: Project signed by Niels Lund.

28-Jul-20

by Lynn Stevens

System Entry: Project signed by Lynn Stevens.

18-Aug-20

by Elana Levens-Craig

System Entry: Project approved by the District Approval Committee.

7-Oct-20

by James Morrison

System Entry: Check for DDF payment issued by Foundation Treasurer.

26-Mar-21

by Niels Lund

System Entry: Final Report signed by Niels Lund.

26-Mar-21

by Lynn Stevens

System Entry: Final Report signed by Lynn Stevens.

26-Mar-21

by Elana Levens-Craig

System Entry: Final report approved by the District Approval Committee.

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