Geography 2011A/B Chapter Notes -Invasive Species, Sewage Treatment, Precautionary Principle
14 Oct 2014
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Lake erie and mercury problems: however, the governments are loosening up and these problems are returning, us is showing concern- billion invested, canada has only invested million. Canada is falling behind and is not a good partner for the us. Aocs): improve education- people will only change their behaviour once they are educated on the issues. Connect water quality and quantity: conserve water, the ecosystem will be more resilient for the future. We are the largest water wasters in the world right now: protect source water, need to protect the water to avoid water borne disease and improve local health. Halt aquatic invasive species: 180 invasive species are present, 65% are from ocean vessels, prevent asian carp spread, add the halt of invasive species spread to the glwqa, deal with ocean ballast water and sediment discharge more effectively.
