Acid Rain
Reducing Acid Rain
This website lists actions that business and individuals can take to reduce acid rain.
CITATION: "Reducing Acid Rain." Reducing Acid Rain. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 4 Dec. 2012. Web. 11 Feb. 2016. <http://www3.epa.gov/acidrain/reducing/index.html>.
Acid Rain Overview
This National Geographic resource details some of the harmful impacts of acid rain.
CITATION: "Acid Rain: Effects Felt Through the Food Chain." National Geographic, n.d. Web. 11 Feb. 2016. <http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/acid-rain-overview/>.
Acid Rain Fact Sheet
This website talks about the impacts of acid rain on different ecosystems as well as some potential solutions.
CITATION: "What Is Acid Rain?" Acid Rain Factsheet. Young Peoples Trust for the Environment, n.d. Web. 11 Feb. 2016. <http://webprojects.oit.ncsu.edu/project/bio183de/Black/chemreview/chemreview_reading/acid_rain.html>.
What Can l Do to Decrease Acid Rain?
Read about what people can do to limit the activities that cause acid rain.
CITATION: Carroll, Lee. "What Can I Do to Decrease Acid Rain?" SFGates, n.d. Web. 11 Feb. 2016. <http://homeguides.sfgate.com/can-decrease-acid-rain-78400.html>.
Fertilizer Runoff
Fertilizer Runoff Overwhelms Streams and Rivers
Read about dead zones caused by too much nitrogen in the water from fertilizer runoff.
CITATION: Biello, David. "Fertilizer Runoff Overwhelms Streams and Rivers--Creating Vast "Dead Zones"" Scientific American, 14 Mar. 2008. Web. 11 Feb. 2016. <http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/fertilizer-runoff-overwhelms-streams/>.
Ocean Ecosystems Plagued by Agricultural Runoffs
Read about scientific research done on agricultural runoff.
CITATION: Shwartz, Mark. "Ocean Ecosystems Plagued by Agricultural Runoff."Stanford University. Stanford Report, 10 Mar. 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2016. <http://news.stanford.edu/news/2005/march16/gulf-030905.html>.
Saving the Seas: Reducing Fertilizer Runoff to Resurrect Ocean Dead Zones
How to reverse the effects of fertilizer and sewage runoff on marine environments.
CITATION: Jacobsen, Rowan. "Saving the Seas: Reducing Fertilizer Runoff to Resurrect Ocean Dead Zones." Science. Popular Science, 6 May 2011. Web. 11 Feb. 2016. <http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2011-04/reducing-fertilizer-runoff-resurrect-ocean-dead-zones>.
Fertilized World
A solution for the problem of agricultural runoff that is destroying marine ecosystems.
CITATION: Charles, Dan. "Fertilized World." Fertilized World. National Geographic, May 2013. Web. 11 Feb. 2016. <http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2013/05/fertilized-world/charles-text>.
Fertilizer Run-off From Agricultural Activities Blamed for Gulf Dead Zone in Gulf of Mexico
Explains how issues from fertilizer runoff is specifically effecting the Gulf of Mexico.
CITATION: DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory. "Fertilizer Run-off From Agricultural Activities Blamed For Gulf Dead Zone In Gulf Of Mexico." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 24 April 2008. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/04/080421143836.htm>.
Road Salt
What Happens to all the Salt We Dump on the Roads?
This Smithsonian Magazine article discusses the hazards of using too much road salt.
CITATION: Stromberg, Joseph. "What Happens to All the Salt We Dump On the Roads?" Smithsonian.com. Smithsonian, 6 Jan. 2014. Web. 11 Feb. 2016. <http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/what-happens-to-all-the-salt-we-dump-on-the-roads-180948079/?no-ist>.
Salting the Earth
This brief article looks at how road salt harms the environment.
CITATION: Rastogi, Nina. "Does Road Salt Harm the Environment?" Slate, 16 Feb. 2010. Web. 11 Feb. 2016. <http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/the_green_lantern/2010/02/salting_the_earth.html>.
Environmental, Health, and Economic Impacts of Road Salt
This article looks at the human health, pet, wildlife, aquatic, vegetation, soil, and infrastructure impacts of road salt usage.
CITATION: "Water Quality Impacts - Environmental, Health and Economic Impacts of Road Salt - Salt Reduction - Watershed Assistance Section - NH Department of Environmental Services." Environmental, Health and Economic Impacts of Road Salt. New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, n.d. Web. 11 Feb. 2016. <http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/water/wmb/was/salt-reduction-initiative/impacts.htm>.
The Environmental Effects of Road Salt
A general introduction to the effect of road salt on the surrounding environment.
CITATION: "The Environmental Effects of Road Salt."About.com News & Issues. About News, n.d. Web. 11 Feb. 2016. <http://environment.about.com/od/biodiversityconservation/fl/What-Do-We-Mean-by-Road-Ecology.htm>.
Researchers Call for Road Salt Reductions
Presents more environmentally friendly alternatives to the use of road salt.
CITATION: Rodgers, Randy. "Researchers Call for Road Salt Reductions."Sustainability. Sustainable City Network, 10 Dec. 2014. Web. 11 Feb. 2016. <http://www.sustainablecitynetwork.com/topic_channels/environmental/article_97ec29b0-80b3-11e4-a523-4fb49c2625b9.html>.
Mrs. Doller's Class
"The Chesapeake Bay: An Ecosystem in Danger." Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. 137-142. Print.
"Point of View Sheet: Ordinary Citizens." Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. 149-50. Print.
"Point of View Sheet: Land Developers." Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. 151-152. Print.
"Point of View Sheet: Recreational Boaters." Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. 153-154. Print.
"Point of View Sheet: Watermen." Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. 155-157. Print.
"Point of View Sheet: Dairy Farmers." Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. 158-160. Print.
Mr. Crivelli's Class
"Chesapeake Bay Program." A Watershed Partnership. Chesapeake Bay Program, n.d. Web. 19 Feb. 2016. <http://chesapeakebay.net/>.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation: Saving a National Treasure. Chesapeake Bay Foundation, n.d. Web. 19 Feb. 2016. <http://www.cbf.org/>.
"Poisoned Waters." PBS. Frontline, 29 Apr. 2009. Web. 19 Feb. 2016. <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/poisonedwaters/>.
"Duckweed, Elodea, and Algae: Why Are They Important?" Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. Lesson 3. Print.
"Mosquito Fish: Strong Little Fish" Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. Lesson 4. Print.
"Snails: A Head at the End of a Foot" Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. Lesson 4. Print.
"Growing Plants: How Seeds Spring to Life" Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. Lesson 5. Print.
"Isopods: More Like a Lobster!" Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. Lesson 6. Print.
"Crickets: A Closer Look" Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. Lesson 6. Print.
"The Story Behind Acid Rain" Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. Lesson 8. Print.
"Crops and Cows--What's the Problem?" Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. Lesson 8. Print.
"When Salt Isn't Safe" Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. Lesson 8. Print.
"The Chesapeake Bay: An Ecosystem in Danger" Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. Lesson 14. Print.
"Point of View Sheet: Ordinary Citizens." Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. 149-50. Print.
"Point of View Sheet: Land Developers." Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. 151-152. Print.
"Point of View Sheet: Recreational Boaters." Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. 153-154. Print.
"Point of View Sheet: Watermen." Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. 155-157. Print.
"Point of View Sheet: Dairy Farmers." Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. 158-160. Print.
Reducing Acid Rain
This website lists actions that business and individuals can take to reduce acid rain.
CITATION: "Reducing Acid Rain." Reducing Acid Rain. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 4 Dec. 2012. Web. 11 Feb. 2016. <http://www3.epa.gov/acidrain/reducing/index.html>.
Acid Rain Overview
This National Geographic resource details some of the harmful impacts of acid rain.
CITATION: "Acid Rain: Effects Felt Through the Food Chain." National Geographic, n.d. Web. 11 Feb. 2016. <http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/acid-rain-overview/>.
Acid Rain Fact Sheet
This website talks about the impacts of acid rain on different ecosystems as well as some potential solutions.
CITATION: "What Is Acid Rain?" Acid Rain Factsheet. Young Peoples Trust for the Environment, n.d. Web. 11 Feb. 2016. <http://webprojects.oit.ncsu.edu/project/bio183de/Black/chemreview/chemreview_reading/acid_rain.html>.
What Can l Do to Decrease Acid Rain?
Read about what people can do to limit the activities that cause acid rain.
CITATION: Carroll, Lee. "What Can I Do to Decrease Acid Rain?" SFGates, n.d. Web. 11 Feb. 2016. <http://homeguides.sfgate.com/can-decrease-acid-rain-78400.html>.
Fertilizer Runoff
Fertilizer Runoff Overwhelms Streams and Rivers
Read about dead zones caused by too much nitrogen in the water from fertilizer runoff.
CITATION: Biello, David. "Fertilizer Runoff Overwhelms Streams and Rivers--Creating Vast "Dead Zones"" Scientific American, 14 Mar. 2008. Web. 11 Feb. 2016. <http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/fertilizer-runoff-overwhelms-streams/>.
Ocean Ecosystems Plagued by Agricultural Runoffs
Read about scientific research done on agricultural runoff.
CITATION: Shwartz, Mark. "Ocean Ecosystems Plagued by Agricultural Runoff."Stanford University. Stanford Report, 10 Mar. 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2016. <http://news.stanford.edu/news/2005/march16/gulf-030905.html>.
Saving the Seas: Reducing Fertilizer Runoff to Resurrect Ocean Dead Zones
How to reverse the effects of fertilizer and sewage runoff on marine environments.
CITATION: Jacobsen, Rowan. "Saving the Seas: Reducing Fertilizer Runoff to Resurrect Ocean Dead Zones." Science. Popular Science, 6 May 2011. Web. 11 Feb. 2016. <http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2011-04/reducing-fertilizer-runoff-resurrect-ocean-dead-zones>.
Fertilized World
A solution for the problem of agricultural runoff that is destroying marine ecosystems.
CITATION: Charles, Dan. "Fertilized World." Fertilized World. National Geographic, May 2013. Web. 11 Feb. 2016. <http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2013/05/fertilized-world/charles-text>.
Fertilizer Run-off From Agricultural Activities Blamed for Gulf Dead Zone in Gulf of Mexico
Explains how issues from fertilizer runoff is specifically effecting the Gulf of Mexico.
CITATION: DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory. "Fertilizer Run-off From Agricultural Activities Blamed For Gulf Dead Zone In Gulf Of Mexico." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 24 April 2008. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/04/080421143836.htm>.
Road Salt
What Happens to all the Salt We Dump on the Roads?
This Smithsonian Magazine article discusses the hazards of using too much road salt.
CITATION: Stromberg, Joseph. "What Happens to All the Salt We Dump On the Roads?" Smithsonian.com. Smithsonian, 6 Jan. 2014. Web. 11 Feb. 2016. <http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/what-happens-to-all-the-salt-we-dump-on-the-roads-180948079/?no-ist>.
Salting the Earth
This brief article looks at how road salt harms the environment.
CITATION: Rastogi, Nina. "Does Road Salt Harm the Environment?" Slate, 16 Feb. 2010. Web. 11 Feb. 2016. <http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/the_green_lantern/2010/02/salting_the_earth.html>.
Environmental, Health, and Economic Impacts of Road Salt
This article looks at the human health, pet, wildlife, aquatic, vegetation, soil, and infrastructure impacts of road salt usage.
CITATION: "Water Quality Impacts - Environmental, Health and Economic Impacts of Road Salt - Salt Reduction - Watershed Assistance Section - NH Department of Environmental Services." Environmental, Health and Economic Impacts of Road Salt. New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, n.d. Web. 11 Feb. 2016. <http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/water/wmb/was/salt-reduction-initiative/impacts.htm>.
The Environmental Effects of Road Salt
A general introduction to the effect of road salt on the surrounding environment.
CITATION: "The Environmental Effects of Road Salt."About.com News & Issues. About News, n.d. Web. 11 Feb. 2016. <http://environment.about.com/od/biodiversityconservation/fl/What-Do-We-Mean-by-Road-Ecology.htm>.
Researchers Call for Road Salt Reductions
Presents more environmentally friendly alternatives to the use of road salt.
CITATION: Rodgers, Randy. "Researchers Call for Road Salt Reductions."Sustainability. Sustainable City Network, 10 Dec. 2014. Web. 11 Feb. 2016. <http://www.sustainablecitynetwork.com/topic_channels/environmental/article_97ec29b0-80b3-11e4-a523-4fb49c2625b9.html>.
Mrs. Doller's Class
"The Chesapeake Bay: An Ecosystem in Danger." Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. 137-142. Print.
"Point of View Sheet: Ordinary Citizens." Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. 149-50. Print.
"Point of View Sheet: Land Developers." Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. 151-152. Print.
"Point of View Sheet: Recreational Boaters." Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. 153-154. Print.
"Point of View Sheet: Watermen." Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. 155-157. Print.
"Point of View Sheet: Dairy Farmers." Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. 158-160. Print.
Mr. Crivelli's Class
"Chesapeake Bay Program." A Watershed Partnership. Chesapeake Bay Program, n.d. Web. 19 Feb. 2016. <http://chesapeakebay.net/>.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation: Saving a National Treasure. Chesapeake Bay Foundation, n.d. Web. 19 Feb. 2016. <http://www.cbf.org/>.
"Poisoned Waters." PBS. Frontline, 29 Apr. 2009. Web. 19 Feb. 2016. <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/poisonedwaters/>.
"Duckweed, Elodea, and Algae: Why Are They Important?" Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. Lesson 3. Print.
"Mosquito Fish: Strong Little Fish" Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. Lesson 4. Print.
"Snails: A Head at the End of a Foot" Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. Lesson 4. Print.
"Growing Plants: How Seeds Spring to Life" Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. Lesson 5. Print.
"Isopods: More Like a Lobster!" Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. Lesson 6. Print.
"Crickets: A Closer Look" Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. Lesson 6. Print.
"The Story Behind Acid Rain" Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. Lesson 8. Print.
"Crops and Cows--What's the Problem?" Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. Lesson 8. Print.
"When Salt Isn't Safe" Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. Lesson 8. Print.
"The Chesapeake Bay: An Ecosystem in Danger" Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. Lesson 14. Print.
"Point of View Sheet: Ordinary Citizens." Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. 149-50. Print.
"Point of View Sheet: Land Developers." Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. 151-152. Print.
"Point of View Sheet: Recreational Boaters." Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. 153-154. Print.
"Point of View Sheet: Watermen." Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. 155-157. Print.
"Point of View Sheet: Dairy Farmers." Ecosystems. 2nd ed. Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply, 2004. 158-160. Print.