青年对马斯科卡河流域健康状况的看法——过去、现在和未来.pdf

1、A Youth PerspectiveAlice Drawehn Why is the Youth Voice Important?To young peopleOptimismI find optimism in seeing other young people making a differenceBeing able to make my voice heard is hopefulTo other generationsDifferent perspectives are important for all generationsIt is valuable to compare o

2、bservations,ideas,and perspectives with other generations Even a 15 Year Old Has Seen Environmental Change A local lake:All over Canada:Bullfrogs and loons were absent for decades,and bass were introduced.Invasive species,ecological imbalance and changed populationsLess vegetation;man made shoreline

3、.More people wanting to come to use the lake recreationallyUrban sprawl into natural places;less natural shorelinesI can see the effects of peoples actions in a waterbody that is important to me:To see the lake being changed,even in the past decade,provides me with a grim comparison to my feelings o

4、f the state of the world,degrading and changing at a rapid pace.Why Do We Need Resilience?People need to have resilience in order to:Adapt to the inevitable changes that are happening Know that constructive actions will help an ecosystem recoverBe comfortable and willing to change our habits To do t

5、hese things means an ecosystem that in itself is resilient to anthropogenic risks.People are an important part of the environment.To protect the environment is to protect us,and vice versa.As people,we have the power to hurt an ecosystem,but we can also make positive change!We need to be willing and

6、 prepared to change our habits in order to protect the water bodies and ecosystems around usThis includesModifying/rethinking the way we take care of lawns,gardens,waterfronts etc.Maintaining a natural shoreline(erosion and wildlife)Making your voice heard in your community Educating others and your