Students from Pieter B. Coeymans, A.W. Becker and the high school took a dip in cool waters Wednesday as they released trout and studied the health of the Onesquethaw and Coeymans creeks in Bethlehem.

Joined by a representative of the Audubon Society and under the watchful eye of Albany TV stations, the students released approximately 80 trout raised since December by AWB students.

They also took water temperatures, measured the levels of oxygen, algae and insects in the creeks and performed other studies.

"It's an excellent learning opportunity,." said AWB teacher Krysia Cording.

Fred Realbuto of the Audubon society said it was unique pairing of elementary and high school students, not-for-profits and businesses to not only provide an educational opportunity, but also help the community by tracking the health of the waterways.