Softshell Supporters at Champlain College

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By Jessie Forand/ECHO

Meghan Neely meets a furry version of the Eastern Spiny Softshell Turtle. (Jessie Forand/ECHO)

Champlain College student Meghan Neely stopped by ECHO Friday with a purpose – to adopt a turtle.

Neely is working on a group project for her Ethics and the Environment core class. When asked to look in depth at a local environmental issue and how it affects the community, her team called ECHO to learn more about a threatened Vermont species.

The team interviewed Steve Smith, ECHO’s director of animal care and facilities management, about the Eastern Spiny Softshell Turtle. After speaking with Smith about species and the challenges it faces in Vermont, they decided to take things to the next step.

Neely and her team are now “softshell supporters.” Next month they will present to their classmates and could be chosen to continue to the next level in the presentation process, ultimately being named winner.

We’ll keep you posted about their progress. Thanks to these great students for their support!

About ECHO

ECHO is a dynamic, nationally acclaimed, lake aquarium and science center committed to engaging diverse public audiences and providing experiential, relevant and lifelong educational experiences for all our guests. Founded in 2003, ECHO houses more than 70 species of live animal ambassadors in Vermont’s first LEED certified building. This innovative science center and aquarium displays life in the Champlain Basin and inspires visitors to positively impact the world around them. ECHO is the public face of the Patrick and Marcelle Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, a 2.7 acre environmental campus on the Burlington Waterfront.

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