Disruptions to Ecosystems

No matter where you live, you are part of an ecosystem that faces threats from human disruptions. For this assignment, you will need to use your research skills to identify a human disruption to your local ecosystem that has been covered by a local newspaper, online periodical, newsletter, or local news station (with a transcript). Using this news article or transcript, create a six-to-eight sentence summary of the article, identifying the disruption, its impact on the ecosystem, any disruption to the abiotic and biotic factors, and any other pertinent details.

If the article you use identifies any ways in which people are working to counteract the disruption, include that information. If the article does not include that information, then use what you learned in this topic to suggest a few ways that people, including you, can help out. It is important that you outline the ways that you can get involved to minimize the disruption.

Before you begin, access the Disruption Analysis Checklist to make sure that you include all of the items required for full credit. You will need to conduct research through outside sources to complete this assignment. Please submit a Works Cited document with your assignment submission. If you need assistance, visit the Developmental Module for information on citing any resources that you used.

Once you have completed your article analysis and suggestions, please submit your work to the dropbox.