Description
California's coastal wetlands provide vital functions for both humans and animals, including nursery habitats, flood attenuation, and pollutant filtration. But these ecosystems are vastly depleted compared to their original state, and the retention of this land has been given a poor prognosis by many scientists. Moreover, the scientific concepts behind these functions are often difficult for those outside of the sciences to comprehend. This proposal aims to translate those four key scientific concepts into an effective script that presents this information in a way which the public can easily grasp. Through effective education and more accessible resources, the public will better understand the purposes that coastal wetlands serve for both humans and the overall ecosystem and will hopefully be inspired to join the conservation efforts.
Infusing More Science About California's Coastal Wetlands to Create Effective Informal Educational Resources
California's coastal wetlands provide vital functions for both humans and animals, including nursery habitats, flood attenuation, and pollutant filtration. But these ecosystems are vastly depleted compared to their original state, and the retention of this land has been given a poor prognosis by many scientists. Moreover, the scientific concepts behind these functions are often difficult for those outside of the sciences to comprehend. This proposal aims to translate those four key scientific concepts into an effective script that presents this information in a way which the public can easily grasp. Through effective education and more accessible resources, the public will better understand the purposes that coastal wetlands serve for both humans and the overall ecosystem and will hopefully be inspired to join the conservation efforts.