Dolly Sods Educational
Materials
The Dolly Sods
educational material is the cornerstone of the public outreach
and safety campaign spearheaded by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, Huntington District. These materials were developed
to benefit all of the major stakeholders of the Dolly Sods area
by promoting unexploded ordnance (UXO) awareness and safety.
The kids
animated presentation and children’s brochure feature the
character “Wally the Woodchuck” explaining the “3 Important
Rules of UXO Safety” in a fun and easy way. The educational
video provides site history, describes the important role Dolly
Sods played in WWII, and features USACE team members explaining
the clean-up efforts. The video is an extremely important tool
for educators, first responders and visitor centers. The train
the trainer presentation was specifically developed to educate
teachers, first responders, law enforcement and other community
leaders about UXO safety at Dolly Sods. The adult brochure and
presentation employ the same simple message used for children,
but also features beautiful photos of the Dolly Sods area, real
pictures of UXO, and an explanation of FUDS and USACE
activities. The trails map is an essential element that did not
exist before the completion of this campaign.
