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THE KAUAI ENDANGERMENT

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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THE KAUAI ENDANGERMENT

A PRESENTATION BY: JORDAN WEBB, PAOLA ALVAREZ, AND KEIMORA NETTLES
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HOW CAN I HELP SAVE THE LIVES OF ENDANGERED SPECIES?

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KAUAI IS DANGEROUS!

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URBANIZATION

WHEN THE POPULATION OF PEOPLE INCREASES AND SPILLS OVER FROM CITY

WHY IS THIS A PROBLEM?

  • Creates air pollution
  • Threatens biodiversity
  • Effects the areas of growth in agriculture
  • Takes away the space of animals
  • Habitat destruction

Urbanization has been shown to be one of the most damaging in terms of numbers of species lost or threatened

WHO DOES IT AFFECT?

  • Arthropods,mammals, and reptiles
  • Snails
  • Over 25 types of plants
  • Over 35 types of birds
  • ALL IN HAWAII!
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WHAT CAN BE DONE TO SOLVE THIS ISSUE?

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WE CAN...

  • Preserve land
  • Revitalize existing properties and tax dollars
  • More spending for progression in public school systems
  • Saving and utilizing trees
  • Stop the OVER expansion of cities, and towns
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TO HELP THE ENDANGERED SPECIES BY...

  • not wasting paper
  • walking or riding your bike places
  • Encouraging your parents to pay the bills on the phone or internet
  • Talkin to others to spread the word
  • Write letters to local gov't officials or newspapers advocating

QUIZ

  • What is urbanization and who is affected by it?
  • What can you do personally to help endangered species?
  • Why is it important to stop over-expansion now?
  • Give three reasons why Kauai is an endangerment
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SUMMARY: Kauai, Hawaii is a an endangerment to a variety of species because of its urbanization. The effects can be very severe and cause more damage to the environment The only way to help resolve this issue is by utilizing our resources,preserving land, and stop the over-expansion. Most importantly, everyone can contribute to the help we need by influencing others, and advocating to legislatures or gov't officials.

SOURCES

  • "Causes of Endangerment." Endangered Species. Web. 14 Mar. 2015. .
  • "KAUAI-HAWAII.COM." KAUAI-HAWAII.COM. Web. 14 Mar. 2015. .
  • "Global Impact Of Urbanization Threatening World's Biodiversity And Natural Resources." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily. Web. 14 Mar. 2015. .
  • "Stop Urbanization, Stop the Loot of Nature ... ..." Scoop.it. Web. 14 Mar. 2015. .
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