...National Park is located in Florida. This National Park was established December 6, 1947. The Everglades is a National Park that protects 20% of the original Everglades. This park has many issues such as pythons eating the park and also water quality. The Everglades National park is losing some of its most beautiful animals to air pollution and lobbying from tourists. Everglades National Park is located in Florida. This National Park was established December 6, 1947. The Everglades is a National Park that protects 20% of the original Everglades. This park has many issues such as pythons eating the park and also water quality. The Everglades National park is losing some of its most beautiful animals to air pollution and lobbying from tourists. Everglades National Park is located in Florida. This National Park was established December 6, 1947. The Everglades is a National Park that protects 20% of the original Everglades. This park has many issues such as pythons eating the park and also water quality. The Everglades National park is losing some of its most beautiful animals to air pollution and lobbying from tourists Everglades National Park is located in Florida. This National Park was established December 6, 1947. The Everglades is a National Park that protects 20% of the original Everglades. This park has many issues such as pythons eating the park and also water quality. The Everglades National park is losing some of its most beautiful animals to air pollution and lobbying from tourists...
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...extends from Lake Okeechobee South to the tip of Florida. There are various forms of habitat that exist on the marshland-open water sloughs, open water sloughs, cypress swamps, hard wood hammocks, mangrove swamps and pinelands. It is also home to many species such as the black bears, panthers, alligators some of which are on the verge of extinction (Ichthyology, n.d). The flora and fauna surrounding the Everglades with its unique ‘sheet flow of water’, had made the place one of the hottest tourist spots. The scenario started changing in the late 1980’s with the beginning of developments like creation of agricultural farms for growing sugarcane and vegetables, building up of new canals and levees for protecting the farms and the cities from floods and increase in the infrastructure in the east of the everglades. Some parts of the marshland started facing drought and others flood. Earlier it used to cover an area of 10,360 kms but today it has been reduced to half its size. The primary reason for this condition was the pollution caused by companies like Big sugar, construction companies and various other factors (Marjory Stoneman Doughlas, 1969). The Big sugars comprise of a group of sugarcane growers mainly U.S sugars and are primarily responsible for destroying the Everglades. Farmers of these agricultural farms use high content phosphorus fertilizers in excessive quantities, to improve the quality of their soil. The runoff water from these sugarcane farms carrying the killer...
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...destruction of our Waters. Natural resources surround the state of Florida; water resources are one of them through the state. We have a variety of lakes, natural springs and wetlands, just to mention a few. Lakes and reservoirs are a major water resource in the state. It wasn’t until the 19th century that environmentalists around the country saw the need to create laws and regulations on how to use and protect the environment and better use our natural resources, that’s when the USEPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency) was established. In the State of Florida, the EPA has established laws and regulations that protect our waters; the primary water laws are the Clean Water Act (CWA) and the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). These laws protect our waters, lake Okeechobee and the everglades. Lake Okeechobee is a freshwater inland lake that provides our state with fresh drinking water, it also provides the necessary water for irrigation, essential for our agricultural lands and our citrus industry, and most importantly, lake Okeechobee is a major source of water for the everglades. Despite many laws and regulations protecting our important sources of water, we have a huge pollution problem affecting lake Okeechobee, and a violation of the clean water act. Florida is the biggest producer of sugar in the United States, and sugar production brings big revenue to the state, the problem is that the sugar industries, are polluting our lakes by “back pumping” water that has pesticides...
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...species list for many decades. The Florida Manatee lives off the coast of Florida, in both freshwater and seawater. In order to be on the endangered species list, an animal must have lower population rates and ongoing threats to their wellbeing which can include environmental threats and human threats (Allen et al., 2014). Due to the Florida Manatee population being only 4,834 in 2011 and a low reproduction rate of only one calf every 3 months, this puts the species high on the endangered list (Allen et al., 2014). With this, environmental factors include cold stress syndrome and red tide bloom affect these animals. Additionally, humans have directly impacted the Manatees based on their environment and harmful boating accidents. In order to stabilize the Manatee population, laws have been put into effect and people need to recognize the ongoing threat they portray to the environment of the manatee...
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...The Florida Everglades Tasks 1a. Identify the specific geographic location. The Florida Everglades are located near the southern tip of Florida. This land is a "watershed" that originates near Orlando at the Kissimmee River and flows to the Gulf of Mexico. The Everglades are actually a slow moving river that can reach up to 60 miles wide and 100 miles long, yet is only 6 in. deep in some areas. The name "Everglades" was originally penned by author Marjorie Stoneman Douglas in 1947 when the book "Everglades: River of Grass" was published. (PERHAPS DEFINING MORE DO THE EVERGLADS REACH THE GULF OF MEXICO ON THE WEST OR THE ATLANTIC ON THE EAST. HOW MANY MILES FROM THE COAST LINE ARE THEY? ALSO ARE BOOKS UNDERLINED? B. explain the major biotic and abiotic components of the system. The are many unique species that inhabit the Everglades. Mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds and plants all make up the diverse ecosystem that the Everglades is known for. Many of the organisms located in the Everglades are indigenous to the area, while some have migrated from other regions. The Everglades are the only area where alligators and crocodiles co-exist. Many other freshwater and saltwater animals are found in the Everglades. Some examples of the animal life are the raccoon, white-tailed deer, river otter, and the Atlantic bottle nose dolphin. Plant life in the Everglades is as diverse as the animal life owing to the concentrations of fertile soil and extreme...
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...Threats to the Everglades There are three major threats to the Everglades: water control, introduced species and development (Florida Museum of Natural History, n.d.). In short, the biggest threat to the Everglades was humanity itself, which in his historical greed and shortsightedness sought to completely re-write the entire ecosystem to suit himself. The longest ranging problem threatening the everglades was the draining that was started in the early 1900's. Government sanction was given and the Army Corps of Engineers began work on a series of canals to drain the wetlands. There were 5 done: Miami, North New River, Hillsboro, West Palm Beach, and St. Lucie, each draining approximately 900 acres of wetlands (Historical Society of Palm Beach County, 2009). A) Simulated satellite image of original Everglades. B) Satellite image (circa 1995) showing the historic Everglades boundary, water conservation areas (WCAs), the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA), and other landmarks (Harvey, Loftus, & Rehage, 2010, para. 1-2). As can be seen in the photos the majority of what was originally a specialized and ecologically diverse area has been repurposed: the wetlands drained the area industrialized. This has led to an enormous loss of habitat for marsh birds, reptiles and plants. Agricultural pollution has also decimated the habitat and according to Everglades Foundation (2006-2012), Extremely low levels of nutrients, such as phosphorus, are part of the reason...
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...Population and Pollution Rachael BIO/101 September 10, 2013 Ecosystem Population and Pollution Although much of the Everglades is a protected national park, this has not been always the case. Hazards caused by humans in the Everglades are historical as well as an ongoing issue for its varied and fragile ecosystem. Several of the hazards that affect the stability of the Everglades’ ecosystem are environmental pollution, extracted resources, habitat loss and destruction, and the biomagnification of toxins. Because the Everglades is predominantly a marsh, these wetlands are an enormous resource of fresh water. For nearly 200 years, humans have been extracting fresh water from the Everglades for consumption and agriculture. The irrigation of commodities such as oranges and sugar cane can account for pollutants. Habitat destruction and loss can be attributed to the introduction of non-native species as well as the agricultural practices of humans. In addition, biomangnification increases the prevalence of toxins throughout the food chain that can affect the stability of the Everglades’ ecosystem. Fresh water is the foremost extracted resource from the Everglades. South Florida’s human population growth is putting pressure on the Everglades to serve its increasing demands for fresh water. Building dams and digging canals for agriculture and homes are a hazard to the stability of the ecosystem. A great deal canals have been built, so the natural flow of water is interrupted...
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...River Rafting Location, Evaluation, and Analysis Lynn Lee, Gail Rickey, Brenda Wilson-Stringer ACC/543 Managerial Accounting & Legal Aspects of Business February 10, 2014 Fred Johnston River Rafting Location, Evaluation, and Analysis White water rafting has exploded into an adventure sport in the last 10 years. This explosion has broadened the business market for rafting companies in Florida, Kentucky, and California. In order to open, a new rafting business research must be conducted on the legal ramifications pertinent to the area. The direct concern are the legal aspects of real property, personal property, business insurance, and environmental issues and regulations. Evaluate the Legal Aspects of Acquiring, Holding, and Disposing of Real Property The River-Rafting Business is real property, which consist of a riverbed, and banks that are state property. It is considered public property if the river is physically navigable. Public property does not abide by the rules of real property. Cheeseman (2007) stated, “Real property is immovable or attached to immovable land or buildings, whereas personal property is movable” (p. 755). Real property plays an important role in the United States (U. S.) economy of property and ownership rights. The real property concept is concerned with the legal rights of property as opposed to the physical attributes of tangible land. Real property consisted of items of personal property...
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...The Economical Crisis and Impact the Indian River Lagoon has on Local Communities and Possible Solutions to the Pollution of the Lagoon Ecosystems have long existed on this planet since the beginning of times. Every ecosystem contains its own range of different environments, species, and niches. One of the most significant and distinguished ecosystems in North America is the Indian River Lagoon. The Indian River Lagoon is a rather diverse community that stretches 156 miles along Florida’s Atlantic coast. It is considered one of the most biologically diverse environments in North America as it is home to thousands of species of aquatic plants and animals. However, it is currently facing an ecological crisis: pollution. Over the span of a decade,...
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...particular ecosystem. (Insert diagram) The Florida Everglades is a vast stretching river that occupies much of central and southern Florida. Florida’s Everglades is home to a diverse ecosystem of bacterial, tropical and subtropical plants, trees, reptiles, animals, and aquatic life. These various species comprise the balance of the Everglade ecosystem. Each species plays a pivotal role in maintaining a vigorous striving environment. The Everglades sustains a semitropical climate with wet summers, dry winters, and is susceptible to hurricanes during the summer and early autumn months (Aber, 2009). Organisms found in the Everglades Plants The Everglades is home to a wide diversity of plants. The two million acre wetland ecosystem is inhibited by wetland plants that include sawgrass, bladderwort, cypress, mangrove trees, and others that serve as primary food sources and shelters for many consumers of this habitat (National Wildlife Federation, 2012). Animals The Everglades is home to numerous species of animals including those native to the lands, threatened, and considered endangered. Wildlife populaces include over 350 bird species including the Great Blue heron, great egret, and wood stork. Land dwellers that inhibit the Everglades include Alligator and crocodile reptiles, Florida panther, Burmese python, West-Indian Manatee, sea turtles, and raccoon just to name a few. The Everglades most endangered animal is the Florida panther, of which approximately only 80 now...
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...Impacts of a Borderless Society Kaplan University SC300: Big Ideas in Science: From Methods to Mutation Carmelisa King December 1, 2014 Living in the United States there are resources that are more readily available to us than in other parts of the world. However, in the world today there are endless boundaries when it comes to how we obtain goods, services and food. In certain countries it’s hard to obtain clean water, foods with all the necessary nutrients and vitamins that are needed. However, in the United States we live in an era where everything is available for consumption and all we have to do is go to the local grocery store, Walmart, Target or Farmers Market. This paper will discuss the impacts of a borderless society. Where we get our foods from? The farming methods that are used and how these methods impact the environment and the employees who work with these farms. Were the items grown and shipped in from other countries? Lastly, this paper will cover the ecological and economic advantages and disadvantages of purchasing foods locally. First of all we will discuss my breakfast yesterday. It consisted of eggs, potatoes, onions, green peppers, and orange juice. Some people buy food from the local grocery store. However, I normally purchase our groceries from Stiles Farmer’s Market, Brother’s Farmer’s Market, Publix or Winn Dixie. My breakfast meal consisted of: eggs, onions, potatoes, green peppers from Farmer’s Market, and Simply Orange Juice from Publix...
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...Life Bristol Bay Although the fishing industry has long been associated with the contribution of marine pollution little work has been done on the effects on the industry itself of marine debris and other pollution. The fishing industry is responsible for discarded nets, hooks, fishing poles, and many times sunken boats, among other gear. In many circumstances this is not the intended plan when going fishing to catch their paychecks. In fact the fishing industry pays a high price for these losses from the time they have to replace their nets to the pulling of old nets and trash out of their new nets on a regular basis. When questioned about the effects of marine debris on their fishing activities, Shetland fishermen responded that 92% had recurring problems with accumulated debris in nets, 69% had had their catch contaminated by debris and 92% had snagged their nets on debris on the seabed. Many also experienced fouled propellers and blocked intake pipes. On average, 1-2 hours per week were spent clearing debris from nets. Debris could cause a restricted catch and many boats avoided particular fishing areas altogether due to the high concentrations of debris. It has gotten to the point for many fishers that they can no longer fish certain areas known to be well stocked with money fish due to the time consuming issues with trash and fishing debris in those specific waters due to left behind gear. Ultimately their carelessness or specifically their loss of equipment into their...
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...and Energy at Wekiva Springs Wekiva Springs is the 2nd largest spring located in Apopka, Florida within the Wekiwa Springs State Park. In 1970 Wekiva Springs State Park opened to the public. The park occupies 7,000 acres, with the main attraction being the Wekiva Springs. The cool crystal clear water of the springs range in depth from just inches to five feet and maintains a 72 degree temperature. Wekiva means "flowing water" in Creek. The spring flows from a small 20 feet deep cavern, which spreads into a deep cave. This area was once populated by the Timucuan Indians. Wekiva is home to an array of wildlife that includes foxes, river otters, white-tailed deers, Florida bear, great blue herons, great egrets, alligators, and a variety of tropical birds. The aquatic preserve is also the winter home of over 325 West Indian manatees, which is a federally protected species ("Wekiva Spring", 2012). This paper will discuss the springs and the associated agriculture, effects of human population on the spring, sustainability, risk and benefits of nonrenewable and renewable resources, and the sustainability and conservation of Wekiva Springs. Identify Associated with Agriculture The associated topic linked with Florida's agricultural life cycle is a resource located in the central part of Florida. According to the State of Florida information it noted (as cited in Florida, 2012), The Wekiva River is part of a large organism that plays a crucial role in the existence...
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...was the Florida Everglades until its fresh water supply was cut off. This fragile ecosystem can be disrupted by the smallest change, and the pollution that goes into it from the water presents a big threat. When the Everglades water supply was cut off, the ecosystem around it was unable to get fresh, clean water. The populations of the animals and plants began to decrease dramatically. The lack of fresh water was a shock to the environment, and animals and plants that were used to it died out. As stated in source one “Past and Present: The Florida Everglades’, “...the quantity and the diversity of the wetlands’ wildlife decreased and 50% of the original...
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...marine animals: ocean pollution. Ocean pollution kills thousands of birds, fish, and sea mammals alike every year, by toxic particles released in the water and being strangled by plastic alike. How many species have been killed off by pollution, let alone ocean pollution, may never be known. To preserve all of the planet’s species, action must be taken. Ocean and beach pollution must be stopped to prevent the destruction of...
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