How has cartoonist Doug MacGregor used the cartoon at the top of this page to illustrate the current status of the quality of South Florida’s water flow? That is, how has he used the map, colors, shapes, etc. to tell this story?

A. Read these online stories and view the video as background prior to participating in his Forum. Do not participate in the discussion without having this background knowledge. Big Sugar Hires 64 Lobbyists in Tallahassee Bittersweet: The Sugar Industry in South Florida Florida Legislature Passes Everglades Restoration Bill – May 2017 Lake Okeechobee: A Time […]

What characteristics of Lake Washington may have contributed to its rapid recovery from eutrophication?

1. List 3 anthropogenic alterations and their dates which have profoundly influenced the biology of Lake Washington (between 1900 and 1994), according to W.T. Edmondson. 2. Daphnia have appeared and disappeared in the last century in Lake Washington. They are a center piece of the lake’s food web. a) Describe Daphnia’s role in the food […]

Describe the geography of the area:When did this occur? Is it ongoing?

Discuss the problem, being sure to include: Some background. Describe the geography of the area. Some history. When did this occur? Is it ongoing? Some background. Be sure to define any terms that are particular to your problem (like eutrophication) Some chemistry. What chemicals are involved? Include molecular formulas, reactions, and equations if applicable. Some […]