Page 21 - Port of Baltimore - September/October 2018

Container Sales & Modifications Container Yard Services Trucking & Logistics
Trailer Repair & Service Mobile Repairs
FIVE STAR SERVICE
Main Office: 410-633-7800 www.picorpbalt.com 6508 East Lombard Street Trailer Div.: 410-633-8120 Baltimore, MD 21224
For more information on SAFE Alternative, visit www.safealternative.org
clean. We developed the sea-bots to try to do something similar, of course on a much smaller scale,” said Brooks.
“It’s an introduction to everything that we’re trying to teach the students as far as their actions and their community, their environmental footprint and the importance of keeping trash out of the river.”
In August, the students took two field trips to test their sea-bots, in
a swimming pool and then in the Patapsco River at Masonville Cove. During the second field trip, MDOT MPA offered the students a day of classes and an opportunity to see Captain Trash Wheel in action.
The students found the experience, which provided them with knowledge that they could then use in their lives, both challenging and fun. “I think it’s really interesting how someone can just think of the idea, and it can have a big impact on our environment,” said one student.
“I can’t tell you what it means to me to know Van Brooks. His passion for helping students dream big is an inspiration for me personally. He is one of my North Stars,” said Barbara McMahon, MDOT MPA’s Manager of Safety, Environment & Risk Management. 􏰀
The video of the students’ day at Masonville, “Inspired by Baltimore’s Trash Wheels, Students Take Sea- bots for a Spin,” can be found at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=bPfpVhkfQTo
To subscribe or renew, visit www.marylandports.com [19]