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<br /> <br />November 20, 1999 <br /> <br />Parks and Recreation Watershed Protection Division <br />630 East Hopkins St. <br />San Marcos, TX 78666 <br /> <br />Dear Ms. Solum: <br /> <br />The Pride Center of the San Marcos High School is a special program that works with <br />closely with students that require extra attention. This program has involved students in <br />many projects that enhance their understanding of the various subjects taught by San <br />Marcos High School. With assistance from the City of San Marcos, the Biology class of <br />the Pride Center will playa leading role in restoring the wetland area along the segment <br />of the San Marcos River that borders the proposed Wildscape. The students will build <br />and set up nesting boxes for migrating waterfowl, remove exotic aquatic plants and <br />replant natives, and sample the fauna to determine the current species, create habitat that <br />will attract native species, and research each project to ensure its success. Future classes <br />of the Pride Center will be involved with the wetland to maintain the area, such as upkeep <br />of the nesting boxes, continued removal of exotics and creation of new habitats. <br /> <br />This experience will help the students at Pride School to understand biology in a manner <br />that a textbook could never accomplish, establish relationships with professionals in their <br />community, and take pride in a great work acc;omplished. All expenses, such as the <br />purchase of native plants, and materials for nesting boxes will be provided by other <br />agencies. <br /> <br />We are excited to be a part of this on-going, dynamic outdoor classroom! <br /> <br />27 d/L <br /> <br /> <br />Ze Wilson <br />Biology Instructor <br /> <br />Parks & Recreation · 630 East Hopkins · San Marcos, Texas 78666 · 512/393-8400 · FAX 512/353-7273 <br />