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Establishing the Knowledge Base…

Establishing the Knowledge Base…. We live in a beautiful state. with tremendous environmental variety. What do we know about the condition of the environment in Texas?. Work in groups to identify and locate environmental issues in Texas. Environmental issues affect Texans everywhere….

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Establishing the Knowledge Base…

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  1. Establishing the Knowledge Base…

  2. We live in a beautiful state

  3. with tremendous environmental variety

  4. What do we know about the condition of the environment in Texas? • Work in groups to identify and locate environmental issues in Texas.

  5. Environmental issues affect Texans everywhere… • Air quality in all cities is a matter of concern.

  6. Issues… • Oil rich regions face the threat of abandoned oil wells leaking into underground water supplies

  7. Issues… • The Rio Grande no longer flows to the Gulf of Mexico

  8. Issues… • Killer bees, fire ants, dengue fever spreading mosquitoes are spreading across the state

  9. Issues… • Agricultural run-off, including pesticides. Herbicides, and fertilizers affect water supplies on land and at sea

  10. Issues… • The Black Footed Ferret, the Attwater Prairie Chicken, and other species are threatened, endangered, and disappearing

  11. Issues… • Introduced plants threaten Texas wildflowers and biodiversity statewide

  12. Issues… • Urban growth and economic development are affected by water shortages

  13. Issues… • Neighborhoods throughout Dallas, Houston, El Paso and elsewhere are threatened by toxic releases from aging industries

  14. Issues… • Extreme weather and climate events such as floods, droughts are more common

  15. Issues… • Natural environments have been altered, wetlands drained, dunes leveled with devastating effects on living creatures

  16. Texans face many environmental management issues

  17. It’s Important… • These issues are sensitive, significant, and demand careful consideration for the sake of our children

  18. A new approach… • Combine programs to preserve and protect the environment with market-based solutions to environmental problems • Financial incentives to guide the use of the environment

  19. New approach… • The economic health of Texas depends upon the health of its environment • It’s our duty to prepare the next generation to preserve our heritage

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