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Environmental Science

Danita LaSage

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The Endangered Species Act

What is the Endangered Species Act? Why is it controversial? What should you know about it?

The Most Pressing Problem of All

We're faced with innumerable environmental problems these days. What's the most critical issue of all?

Biodiversity and Exotic Species

Natural ecosystems can be endangered when exotic (invasive) plant or animal species are introduced.

Wetlands

An introduction to the topic of wetlands.

The Lost Mid-Continent: North America's Grand Prairies

We know about the dangers faced by old-growth forests, by tundra biomes, by salmon rivers. But what about America's mid-continent, the botanically-rich prairies?

Hunting for a Home: Wildlife Habitats

Why are habitats important, and how can I help?

When the Well Runs Dry - Groundwater Replenishment

What happens when we use too much groundwater? How do we keep the wells from running dry?

What Really Lies Beneath: An Introduction to Groundwater

A short introduction to groundwater resources and how we use them.

Life on the Edge - Coastal Development and Erosion

People love the beach - so what's wrong with that?

Tourism vs. Tourism

There's tourism, and then there's tourism. What's the difference?

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