A Model of the Middle Rio Grande Valley
River of Change: Base Activity-B-Rio Manso
Pass out the components for Rio Manso (the changed, tamed or altered river).
Following the time line below, have students restructure the river adding the new components and taking away older components as indicated by the timeline events. Check the final image of the model against the list of changes in "Discussion Questions After Rio Manso."
At this point, you many want to proceed on to Section C, Transitioning to Rio Nuevo, or you may want to continue Rio Manso-related activities: "Cottonwood Creation," "Who Lives Where?," " Who Grows Where?," "Working Water" and "Bosque Chaos."
