Marshall Nyman's Enviromental Studies Blog

To help NSU students spread the message about how we can be more aware about the environment.

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Mini Project #1

Mini Project #1

Wild Spots Foundation

"The Wild Spots Foundation, Inc. is committed to carry out activities oriented towards the conservation of natural resources, wildlife preservation, and environmental education throughout the world including, but not limited to, the Amazonia Cloud Forest are of Ecuador, Africa, Malaysia, Australia, United Arab Emirates and in the State of Florida." Wild Spots Foundation was started in March of 2002 by Dr. Barry Barker, who is the author of the text(Environmental Studies) and a professor at NSU. Dr. Barker started the organization with like minded individuals, who he had been traveling with since 1985. Wild Spots "works toward preserving endangered and threatened species through science, education, technology, and the visual arts." Their mission states that "Wild Spots Foundation saves habitats of endangered species." As more species begin to lose their habitats, more species will become endangered.

Group claims Ocean Ridge dredging done improperly, damaging reefs

Group claims Ocean Ridge dredging done improperly, damaging reefs

Ocean Ridge project stirs controversy

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-flpdredging0319pnmar19,0,7600208.story