Long Island Sound Estuary Now Protected by NOAA
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Articles/Websites
Subjects: Biology, Civics
Authors: NOAA
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Synopsis
- This article discusses a new research reserve in Long Island Sound, how this reserve fits within the Biden administration's environmental agenda, and how this reserve will be managed by various stakeholders.
- Students will learn that this reserve aligns with the Biden administration's conservation goals for 2030, this reserve will inform our management of coastal ecosystems, and NOAA will manage this land alongside Connecticut's state government.
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Positives
- This article features quotes from high-ranking NOAA officials.
- This article contains a link that provides even more information on the Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Additional Prerequisites
- It may be helpful if students know the following terms: environmental stewardship, estuary, ecosystem resilience, and invasive species.
- If you left-click a link on this article, you won't be taken to a new tab.
Differentiation
- This article can accompany a brainstorming session where students consider various methods for protecting wildlife and promoting biodiversity.
- Students can use this article for an informative essay on the Biden administration's response to environmental issues.
- This article can supplement a classroom discussion on the Connecticut government's approach to climate change.
- This article can enhance a classroom discussion on why it's important to protect coastal habitats and how these spaces are impacted by human activity.
Estuaries are vital ecosystems. This press release links to more information and the statements made within are verifiable. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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