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The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) - The MWRA is the agency in charge of the Boston Harbor Cleanup. You can learn all about the history of the Cleanup at their site - be sure to check out their School Programs section (they have lots of great games!) The Boston Harbor Islands Official Learning Center - This site has lots of trivia games and little-known Harbor facts! The Campaign for the Water's Edge Survey - The Campaign for the Water's Edge works to make the Harbor a cleaner, funner, more accessible place. The Campaign is currently forming an "Idea Bank" with ideas about how to make the Harbor better - tell us what you think by filling out our survey! Environmental Protection Agency - The EPA oversees the enforcement of our nation's environmental laws. You can look up the different laws governing our national waters and play games on the kid's site. Boston Light - Read about the history of Boston light, the famous lighthouse which has guarded Boston Harbor for more than 200 years. BoatSafeKids - Everything you need to know to get your sea legs - boat safety, knot-tying, storm detection, and lifesaver tic-tac-toe Everyday Expressions with Nautical Origins - Ever wanted to know where the word "bamboozled" came from? Nautical Flags - Find out what international code flags (or signalling flags) mean - did you know you could spell out your name in flags? |
