Hi everyone,
As many of you know, a few of us in Syracuse are involved in a project that will place a 750 gallon reef tank in the Museum of Science and Technology. We're having a meeting next Thursday, March 23, at 3:30 p.m.
It's very important that anyone who thinks they may be interested in helping with this project attend this meeting. This is a fun but very ambitious undertaking and we really, really need more hands on deck.
For awhile this project was up in the air, but I'm confident it's going forward now. The tank is built (8 feet long, five feet deep, 30 inches tall) and is set to be delivered in less than a week. The stand is about 80 percent done. The museum is incorporating an area in a new, permanent cave-style exhibit for the tank.
The email from the MOST is pasted below:
"Friends of the Coral Reef Project:
Larry and I would be delighted to host an informational meeting at the MOST for all participants next week. The best dates and times at this point are Wednesday between 10 AM and 5 PM, Thursday noon - 5 PM, and Friday morning 9 AM - noon.
We look forward to meeting the new folks on the team. Both Larry and I have been engaged over that past month learning more on Coral Reefs, their maintenance, associated costs, and educational components. Toward that end, MOST staff have visited two public sites (The Rosemond Gifford Zoo, and the Seneca Park Zoo), and have had detailed discussions with their staff responsible for maintaining these aquaria and associated animals. To make the best decisions for the MOST, it is important that we are well educated on the program, the necessary allocated resources, and expected (and projected) costs. The outcome is without question - the best looking Coral Reef Tank in Central New York State.
Just as one waits to see Coral growth, patience is required -- as is a healthy environment for the Coral and the MOST.
The agenda will include introductions, project timing, educational programming, anticipated partners, and an evaluation of risks. It is our belief that this will only be successful if it is a community project, and receives support from the greater CNY community.
We look forward to meeting all interested folks and discussing the project. PWP
Peter W. Plumley
Exhibits Project Manager
Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology"
Thanks everyone!
As many of you know, a few of us in Syracuse are involved in a project that will place a 750 gallon reef tank in the Museum of Science and Technology. We're having a meeting next Thursday, March 23, at 3:30 p.m.
It's very important that anyone who thinks they may be interested in helping with this project attend this meeting. This is a fun but very ambitious undertaking and we really, really need more hands on deck.
For awhile this project was up in the air, but I'm confident it's going forward now. The tank is built (8 feet long, five feet deep, 30 inches tall) and is set to be delivered in less than a week. The stand is about 80 percent done. The museum is incorporating an area in a new, permanent cave-style exhibit for the tank.
The email from the MOST is pasted below:
"Friends of the Coral Reef Project:
Larry and I would be delighted to host an informational meeting at the MOST for all participants next week. The best dates and times at this point are Wednesday between 10 AM and 5 PM, Thursday noon - 5 PM, and Friday morning 9 AM - noon.
We look forward to meeting the new folks on the team. Both Larry and I have been engaged over that past month learning more on Coral Reefs, their maintenance, associated costs, and educational components. Toward that end, MOST staff have visited two public sites (The Rosemond Gifford Zoo, and the Seneca Park Zoo), and have had detailed discussions with their staff responsible for maintaining these aquaria and associated animals. To make the best decisions for the MOST, it is important that we are well educated on the program, the necessary allocated resources, and expected (and projected) costs. The outcome is without question - the best looking Coral Reef Tank in Central New York State.
Just as one waits to see Coral growth, patience is required -- as is a healthy environment for the Coral and the MOST.
The agenda will include introductions, project timing, educational programming, anticipated partners, and an evaluation of risks. It is our belief that this will only be successful if it is a community project, and receives support from the greater CNY community.
We look forward to meeting all interested folks and discussing the project. PWP
Peter W. Plumley
Exhibits Project Manager
Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology"
Thanks everyone!
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