Wetlands Alternate Extra Credit Essay

This alternate extra credit assignment can be turned in anytime up to the final exam.

Introduction: Wetlands are known to be a vital part of any coastal region. For this assignment, you will conduct an internet search on a critical wetland of your choice. Below, I have provided a list of potential wetlands for you to choose from, although you are welcome to write about one that is not on this list. You must have a minimum of 700 words, and you must discuss (a) the history of the wetland, (b) the historic or current impact humans are having there, (c) the current efforts being made to protect or restore the wetland, and (d) any legal, governmental, or private obstacles faced by those wishing to restore the wetland. You must also include a bibliography with a minimum of 3 sources (one must be a government website “.gov” or “.mil”) – ex. consider the California Coastal Commission, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, or California State Lands Commission, or Federal Agencies such as NOAA, USFWS, EPA, or USACE. The assignment MUST be emailed to me no later than the day of the final exam.

Potential California Wetlands for Writing Assignment:

Tijuana River Estuary Mission Bay Buena Vista Lagoon Batiquitos Lagoon Carlsbad Lagoon Upper Newport Bay Bolsa Chica Wetland Anaheim Bay Golden Shores Marine Biological Preserve Ballona Wetlands Malibu Lagoon

Mugu Lagoon Carpinteria Salt Marsh Goleta Slough Devereux Slough Moro Bay Elkhorn Slough Coyote Creek, SF Bay Suisun Marsh, San Pablo Bay Tomales Bay Bodega Bay

A few noteworthy wetlands outside California that you are welcome to consider:

Indian River Lagoon, FL Chesapeake Bay Estuary, MS Coos Bay, OR Barataria Bay, LA