ARCHIVED CONTENT: In December 2020, the CZO program was succeeded by the Critical Zone Collaborative Network (CZ Net)
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What is the Eel River Critical Zone Observatory?
Image from ERCZO cartoon
An illustrated introduction to the Eel River Critical Zone Observatory in the Angelo Coast Range Reserve.
Grades 9 -
12
Biology/Ecology • Geomorphology • Outreach/EducationResearch
Information
Educational Objectives
After reading this cartoon, students will be able to:
- Identify the Eel River Watershed on a map of California
- Understand why the Critical Zone is of interest to scientists
- Explain the role the Critical Zone plays in supporting healthy trees and river ecosystems
Audience
K-12
General Public
Observatory: Eel CZO
Author(s): Justin Richardson (UMass Amherst), Bill Dietrich (UC Berkeley), Alana McGillis (www.alanamcgillis.com)
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