TIMELINE
WEEK 1
- Sweet Springs Pond Restoration project was introduced to the appropriate technologies class.
WEEK 2
- Project team consisting of two members (Andrew Wright and Jeffrey Yuan) was formulated.
WEEK 3
- Extensive literature review on bioremediation and ecological wastewater treatment systems.
- Met with Holly Sletteland of Morro Coast Audubon Society to exchange information and discuss project direction and goals.
WEEK 4
- Development of problem statement, objectives, and project scope.
- Updated appropriate technologies class on project progress.
- A third member (Charla Kaul) joins the Sweet Springs Pond Restoration team.
WEEK 5
- Construction begins on PVC frame for the prototype.
WEEK 6
- Containers are installed and fixed to PVC frame.
WEEK 7
- Halt in prototype construction to discuss project direction.
WEEK 8
- First prototype presentation to appropriate technologies class.
WEEK 9
- Prototype construction resumes with the construction of a wooden raft and trickle filter.
WEEK 10
- Prototype is completed and brought to Sweet Springs for testing.
WEEK 11
- Design is presented to appropriate technologies class and Holly Sletteland.
- Project website is completed.