Select the Kitakami River region, the Abukuma Highlands, or Japan’s coastal habitat as the ecosystem you want to help with recovery. List the main problem faced by this ecosystem as described in the lesson. Then list at least two sub-problems that need to be considered to solve the main problem.
Conduct internet research on your selected ecosystem to help you generate a list of three criteria and two constraints. Your criteria and constraints should consider relevant factors to the problem, such as costs, reliability, safety (to humans and wildlife), human needs, environmental impact, local biodiversity, and the aesthetics of the area.
Describe the ways your proposed solutions decrease the negative effects of habitat destruction and human activity on your selected ecosystem.
Describe the costs, safety, and reliability of your proposed solutions, as well as any social, cultural, and environmental impacts your solutions address.
Evaluate your proposed solutions for their impact on overall environmental stability and changes. Which solution has more impact? Explain your reasoning for picking one solution over another.
How could you refine one of your proposed solutions to further reduce environmental impact and loss of biodiversity while also addressing human needs?
