Your journal will take the form of a 3 to 4-page Word document, double-spaced wi

Your journal will take the form of a 3 to 4-page Word document, double-spaced with 12-point font, Submit as a word document or PDF. Google docs and .pages is not acceptable. Address the following questions in your journal

• • What is an estuary and how do barrier islands form? Why are estuaries important for both the natural world and for humans?
  • How do you think Timucuan Preserve compares to Clam Pass in terms of development and biodiversity? What were your impressions of Clam Pass? Is it catering to nature or people?
  • Why are mangroves important in this ecosystem? Take a photo of yourself with the mangroves
  • What are other 3 plant or animal species other than mangroves you might find at the Timucuan Preserve or Clam Pass?
  • What is Lee County’s Conservation 20/20 program? What is the history of its development and what has the program accomplished? How about Conservation Collier?
  • How has land use changed on Timucuan Preserve over time and what are the resulting challenges? Think about the hurricane and the impact on these ecosystems.
  • Barrier islands like Timucuan Preserve are, by their very nature, temporary. They shift constantly with wind and waves. Should we be building on them at all?
  • What are some of the human impacts on the marine environment? What solutions do they offer in your textbook? (Helpful to review Chapter 7 Ecosystems and Habitat) Robertson, M. (2021) Sustainability Principles and Practice, 3rd Edition. Routledge)?
  • marine mangrove ecosystem

Criteria

–Ecological Literacy Demonstrates a understanding on the field trip objectives through discussion on the ecology of the area, importance of biodiversity, and indicates and describes several key species.

–Importance of SiteProvides adequate background on the site, considers legacy of the site and human impacts. Demonstrates excellent understanding of the ecological, social, economic importance of the area.

–Personal ContributionShows considerable personal reflection and active engagement Personal contribution is provided through photos, and creativity in layout and comments. Describe not only what you learned, but what you felt!

–MechanicsReport adheres to all standards of grammar, writing, and citations. A works cited page is included. Report is generated from their own mind and paraphrasing outside reference material. If a significant amount of the report is from outside sources without paraphrasing the report may receive a zero score

–This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConnection to Course MaterialsShows complex connections to course materials and content. Consider weekly readings and videos