The
interns selected a project near the existing Spring House (thatch
roof structure in pics.) The interns designed, on a two week deadline,
a natural pond which we call the Swimming Pond. They chose to
use principles of naturalistic swimming pools which are becoming
popular in Europe. After design, the interns meet with a representative
of U.S. Natural Resource Conservation Service to determine the
wetland status and get applications for permits. After permitting,
they met with a local contractor and worked daily with the heavy
equipment operators to get the pond built. To save on money, and
to learn how to do it, small backhoe and tractor work was done
by interns with current staff. The pond was filled and used for
swimming my late July. Some planting has been done, but most will
be done in the fall. |
