Virtual Mystery Tour of the Spokane Valley - Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer
http://www.geology.ewu.edu/ftrips/aquifer/aqtour.htm

John Buchanan, Eastern Washington University, Department of Geology


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This site is an extensive tutorial and virtual field trip of the Spokane Valley-Rathdrum Prairie aquifer in Washington State. The Spokane Valley-Rathdrum Prairie aquifer is designated a "sole source aquifer" and extends across an area covering about 325 square miles and provides drinking water for nearly 400,000 people. There are fifteen "stops" on the tour. It is suggested that you visit the field trip stops in order, that is, visit the stops in sequence for your best overall understanding of the aquifer system (from upstream to downstream). Each stop on the tour takes you to another web page that describes the highlighted feature, and it may include a photo too. Other pages include: geologic origin, water quantity issues, water quality issues, wellhead protection planning, aquifer modeling, current research, bibliography and references, on-line technical papers, and public education. Links are also included to the Eastern Washington University, Department of Geology, and to the Spokane County Water Quality Management Program.

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Subject: Geoscience:Hydrology
Grade Level: High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16), Graduate/Professional
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Hydrology/Hydrogeology, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Water