Question

Choose one specific natural resource in your region. Describe what it is used for, how it is harvested, what attempts have been made to manage it in a sustainable way, and how social, economic, and environmental needs may come into conflict. Evaluate how effective the attempts of natural resource management have been.

Answer 1

Blue crab is an important resource in my region. It is harvested in Chesapeake Bay. People in my region have been eating blue crabs for hundreds of years. Blue crabs are usually harvested in traps called crab pots. Most crabs are harvested commercially, but recreational crabbing is also important. Crab harvesting in Chesapeake Bay is regulated by the states of Maryland and Virginia, and special licenses are required. Limits are placed on the number of crab pots and the sizes of crabs that can be kept. Even though regulations are in place to protect the crabs, their numbers are declining due to deteriorating water quality in Chesapeake Bay. The crabs require additional protection, but too many restrictions could put people out of work because blue crabs are a popular, traditional food in the region, and thousands of people make a living from crab fishing. The natural resources management of the crabs is inadequate because the crabs continue to be harvested in an unsustainable way.

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Answer 2

Rainwater is very important in my area, we use it for crops, animals and for everyday essentials. It's collected in jars and kept stored, it can be filter then boiled to extract any bacteria. Then I usually sit it outside in the sun to grab the suns energy. This saves me a lot of money on utilities like my water bill for example. It's safe for everyone and poses no threat to the environment.

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