Tara Champion : Photographer & Educator

The young women of Cascade Middle School in Seattle WA have taken on the challenge of trying to understand why Hicklin Lake, a public lake next to their school, has become toxic.  They investigate the history of the lake, how naturally occurring algae can reach unsafe levels, and come up with solutions to clean up the lake.  They engage their community in conversation about the toxicity of the lake while working to help get the lake cleaned up.  Through this exploration the young women tackle questions about their individual roles, the communities role and how this question relates on a global scale in relation to water pollution and toxicity levels.   

This film was created as part of the nationwide STARS program with help from the University of Washington and the National Science Foundation. 

For more information on the STARS program please visit: www.ursciencestars.com