JMF Boaters
Mr. Moore- Environmental Science, Hampshire High
School
Thursday, April 13, 2006
We are represting the commerical and recreation
boaters. By representing the commerical and
recreaction boaters were going to speak about the
intriqing problems of the Chesepeake Bay that is
going to give us boaters a hard time and
complications for business and plesure. The problem
that effects up the most is that the Chesapeake Bay
is going shallow due to the sedement deposits. Also
a big problem the debries that containiments the
water the aquatic life and our boats. This affects
the fishermens because they fish in the water that
is contaiminated. People don't want to eat anything
that came out of a contamanated place. Run off
affects our boaters because it can effect the boat
causing them to rust quicker.
Thoughtful
Questions
From: The Amazing Chesapeake Bay
I have finished reading your point of view. I
felt that you had good background information.
Although,I strongly suggest that you work on
proofreading because you had alot of spelling
errors. The only question I have is what would
be a primary solution to your problem?
JMF - Final
POV
Friday, April 28, 2006
Final POV 2nd Block We are representing the
commercial and recreation boaters. By representing
the commercial and recreation boaters were going to
speak about the intriguing problems of the
Chesapeake Bay that is going to give us boaters a
hard time and complications for business and
pleasure. The problem that affects us the most is
that the Chesapeake Bay is going shallow due to the
sediment deposits. Also a big problem is the debris
that contaminates the water the aquatic life and our
boats. This affects the fishermen because they fish
in the water that is contaminated. People don't want
to eat anything that came out of a contaminated
place. We need to control the run off to reduce the
amount of the sediments being deposited in the bay.
We the boaters feel that paying a small tax or a
small boat ramp fee to keep the bay clean would be
more helpful to us the boaters and to the community.
With the tax money and/or the boat ramp fee would go
to stream side areas that are identified as having
the biggest erosion problems and they would be kept
maintained. With the bay clean it makes it a more
beautiful place to live, fish, and do other
recreational activities.
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fisherman of america
Mr. Moore 4th Block - Enviormental Science,
Hampshire High School
Thursday, April 13, 2006
This resource is important to us, the recreational
fisherman and boaters. It is valulable to us because
fishing is something we do after we go to work or
when we get home from long days at school. We go
fishing to relax and to have a fun with our family
and friends. Without fishing more children would
turn to turn to video games and not spend time
outside and enjoy the outdoors. If there was less
fishing in the Chesapeake Bay fewer tourists would
come and there would be a loss of profit. Our group
is important to the bay because everyone from cities
goes the bay and uses it for recreational purposes.
Our group helps control the fish population in the
Chesapeake Bay and makes up a large percentage of
people that uses the bay daily.
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FCB (Fishermen of
the Chesapeake Bay)
Dr. Harman- Dr. Harman's Biology , Petersburg High
School
Monday, April 24, 2006
Fisherman The Chesapeake Bay is the largest and most
productive estuary and has often been referred to as
the "crown jewel" of the United States' 850
estuaries. More than 3,200 species of plants and
animals and some 300 types of fish, crabs, clams and
oysters live there. Together, they have a commercial
value of more than $1 billion annually. (1) The bay
is receiving excess nutrients in the water produced
by over fertilization of crops and cattle farm
runoff. Shoreline litter is washed from roadways
into storm drains that carry it to creeks, rivers
and the Bay. In addition to being a public eyesore
and nuisance, it can be harmful to fish and
wildlife. Litter and debris also can clog wetlands
and reduce their effectiveness as buffers from
runoff and as shelter for wildlife. Marine debris
such as oil drums, abandoned boats and old engines
can be hazards to boaters and swimmers. (2) The
fishing in the Chesapeake Bay is being hampered by
the amount of debris and algae growth in the bay.
The loss of nets and equipment in the bay because of
debris are causing loss of profit and higher prices
in goods. Pollutants cause fish to become diseased
and dangerous to consume. This causes fishermen to
face drops in profit because of smaller yielding
seasons. Solutions to the problems include taxing
the farmers and businesses that contribute to the
watershed, and use the money gained to clean up the
trash already in the bay. Stop the pollution from
continuing by setting strict regulations and fines
on primary contributors of pollution. References
1.http://goliath.ecnext.com/comsite5/bin/pdinventory.pl?pdlanding=1&referid=2750&item_id=0199-2775678
2.
www.cbf.org/clean
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Trout Slayer
Doc. Harman- Biology, Petersburg High School
Monday, April 24, 2006
Attention: Pollution Problem in the Chesapeake Bay
Watershed Region! There is a major problem with the
Chesapeake bay, including the gigantic watershed that
feeds it. Farms, businesses, industries, and human-made
products, in general, are a major reason for our
widespread problem in many streams and rivers. Why care
about watersheds? Care about watersheds because they are
where we live, such as in mountainous areas like West
Virginias Potomac Highlands. How we care for our water
today determines the quality of our water in the future.
Earths water is always moving, and the hydrologic
cycle, or water cycle, describes the steady movement of
water on, above, and below the surface of our Earth.
Like most cycles, there is really no beginning or end,
which means it steadily repeats itself. Water changes
during the water cycle among liquid, vapor, and ice at
various times and places in the water cycle. This so
called water cycle has been happening for over
millions of years. For instance, the water in the apple
you ate yesterday may have fallen as rain half-way
around the world last year or could have been used 100
million years ago by a dinosaur to wash off. The major
concern is the quick increase in pollution from nitrogen
and phosphorus getting into the 64,000 square mile
watershed, which takes it right to the bay! Nitrogen and
phosphorus causes living organisms to grow more rapidly,
which in turn, can cause many problems with water purity
and clarity. Something needs to be done SOON! I live
near a few streams and rivers that are really fun to
fish. Each year, for as long as I can remember, I have
been fishing these local streams and rivers and had
great luck, though, during the last few years, I have
noticed a few changes w/ the rivers rocks. Being that I
am an overboard trout fisherman, I have chest waders for
fishing the far out and hard to fish fishing holes.
These waders have caused me to notice the slick, slimy
material that seems to grow on the rocks, and of course,
in the water. Also, I have noticed over amounts of algae
building up along the shores and in calm water. I
believe that something should be done. Every human being
is faced with paying bills and staying in control
financially, but without water we can not live, and in
order to have water, it will cost money. We need to get
financial aid, and start solving the pollution problem.
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bass masters
Mr. moore- block 1 environmental science ,
hampshires
Friday, April 28, 2006
The problem for commercial fisherman is the
contamination of fish and mollusks in the Chesapeake
Bay area. White Perch a fish that has been
contaminated is a highly popular fish to be
consumed, and people eating this fish in mass
quantities are subject to biological magnification.
What we can do is to limit our introduction of PCBs
in the environment. Around the house we can limit
electrical use, recycle, and reduce the runoff from
you property. On the road we can drive efficiently
and dispose of used motor oil and antifreeze.
properly, and for those on the water, they can
maintain their engines to prevent fuel spills. The
people on the water should maintain their engine
because a fuel spill can kill fish and for
commercial boaters who are paid to take people out
to fish, if the fish are dead, non one will pay them
to take them out to fish. This also affects
fisherman because no fish means no money. We still
stand by our original POV but we will agree that
coal firing electrical plants are not completely in
fault. It is actually the community and businesses
of the area as well. Also Driving efficiently will
reduce the risks of accidents in which chemicals
from the car seep into the ground, and possibly into
an aquifer or stream that leads into the Chesapeke
Bay area. we do this by reducing our speed and
bettering our gas mileage.
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B.A.S.S-Justin,
Veronica, Tommy, Dusty, Danny, and Jared
Mr. Moore- Environmental Earth, Hampshire High
Friday, April 28, 2006
Revised POV Statement: As the recreational fishermen
in the B.A.S.S organization we understand that it is
time to take action concerning the watershed
problems we are experiencing. The sediment and
nutrients that are being released down stream are
causing great harm to the fish and the sport we
love. These problems can be alleviated by placing
more strict regulations on the municipal and
agricultural organizations. Also, sewage treatment
would help to lessen the amount of nutrients being
released into the water. All in all, these problems
need to be stopped before the area is ruined for not
only us, but other people who enjoy fishing there as
well.
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fisherman
of america
Mr. Moore 4th Block - Enviormental Science, Hampshire
High School
Thursday, April 13, 2006
This resource is important to us, the recreational
fisherman and boaters. It is valulable to us because
fishing is something we do after we go to work or when
we get home from long days at school. We go fishing to
relax and to have a fun with our family and friends.
Without fishing more children would turn to turn to
video games and not spend time outside and enjoy the
outdoors. If there was less fishing in the Chesapeake
Bay fewer tourists would come and there would be a loss
of profit. Our group is important to the bay because
everyone from cities goes the bay and uses it for
recreational purposes. Our group helps control the fish
population in the Chesapeake Bay and makes up a large
percentage of people that uses the bay daily.
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