Stafford lake reflection
Ecological Problems: Since there are so many farms around Stafford lake, that means that there are many animals too, which produce harmful manure. This manure can drain into the streams and get into the lake, which holds the water that we drink. If we were to drink the dirty water, a lot of people would get sick. Also, invasive plants are taking over and killing off the native species that live there.
Components of Marin County Parks Project that are addressing these problems: They help clean the water, and keep the harmful materials out of the streams and lake. They also help restore the plant life in the area.
Part of the Project we worked on: We did sheet mulching, to keep invasive species out of the area and so native plants can thrive.
Was the work part of an Integrated Pest Management Approach?: Yes, we managed to get rid of the weeds while not harming the native plants.
Reflection: I really liked how everyone learn about team work on the project. It definitely showed me how important team work is. If we hadn't worked together, we wouldn't have gotten as much done. In my group, we assigned certain people to do specific jobs, so while we were working on one thing, a few people would be doing something else. This caused the project to move by very quickly and efficiently, yet we still did a good job. I am very glad we did this project and I hope we can do another one like this soon.
Components of Marin County Parks Project that are addressing these problems: They help clean the water, and keep the harmful materials out of the streams and lake. They also help restore the plant life in the area.
Part of the Project we worked on: We did sheet mulching, to keep invasive species out of the area and so native plants can thrive.
Was the work part of an Integrated Pest Management Approach?: Yes, we managed to get rid of the weeds while not harming the native plants.
Reflection: I really liked how everyone learn about team work on the project. It definitely showed me how important team work is. If we hadn't worked together, we wouldn't have gotten as much done. In my group, we assigned certain people to do specific jobs, so while we were working on one thing, a few people would be doing something else. This caused the project to move by very quickly and efficiently, yet we still did a good job. I am very glad we did this project and I hope we can do another one like this soon.
Photo used under Creative Commons from Lee Edwin Coursey