On July 8, 2010 my wetland class ENV 495 went out into the field at SRS and got wet in the wetlands. We went to various locations using our GPS to find water and keeping our eyes on the various types of wildlife. This was my first time exploring the SRS site. I enjoyed the field trip today expect the heat. We will be doing lectures on Saturday. Dr. CK has a wonderful month planned for us to go to Silver Bluff Audubon Center and Congaree National Park. (Both I have already visited with my wildlife management class last month) Hopefully we will be able to kayak at the Congaree National Park.
On July 9, 2010, the ENV 490 class went to the City of Augusta Waste Water Treatment Plant. It was a hot day and I felt really sick towards the end of the trip as my body was telling me I needed to rest. The heat index according to someone in class using their phone said it was close to 117 degrees. I live in Florida but having no breeze and no shade really affected my experience at the trip. I learned the various types of stages the waste water plant has including the aeration tanks, clarifying tanks and the removal of the solids. Overall, I thought this affected the pollution class as it is important to know how to treat our waste. I spoke with Marie, one of the employees at the site about the effects when a hurricane comes or a major rain storm. The emergency response and the training that goes into effect at a waste water treatment site. I couldn’t imagine what happened to New Orleans and the cleanup effort they are doing to restore the city after the Hurricane Katrina. We had a pop quiz after this and personally it was so hard to focus since I wasn’t feeling good all day.
I have 2 upcoming exams the beginning of next week so I will be focusing a lot on studying and writing my papers this weekend. I have loved this experience and I am so grateful to be a part of this program. To be honest, I can’t wait to get back home to my family, friends and my boyfriend. I really miss them and feel home sick. 21 days and counting….
Yours truly,
Brittany
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