Lake Atitán

Introduction: The purpose of this research is to determine whether there has been a change in the overall water quality of the Lake Tarpon Basin, and if so, whether the quality has improved or worsened. The variables that will determine whether the quality has changed are: nutrients (phosphates and nitrates) and dissolved oxygen (DO). The expected changes are lower dissolved oxygen levels (from the already low levels), higher nitrogen levels (from the already high nitrogen levels), and the state qualifications still are not met for nutrients and dissolved oxygen (Levy, Flock, Burnes, Myers, Weed, River 2010). This topic relates to environmental management because the changes in water quality would be due to pollution, which relates to the question “How does human activity lead to the pollution of water stores?” The hypothesis that will be tested is that Lake Tarpon’s water quality will have worsened since the last measurements by Levy, Flock, Burnes, Myers, Weed, and Rivera in 2010.

Although it may seem easier to ignore the problem and sweep it under the rug, the consequences of an unresolved issue can be greater than the problem itself and at

stories. When the two women come up to the lake, the boys do not tell

Taking appropriate action could include: repeating the message; getting individuals to repeat the message; using alternative forms of communication; seeking and acquiring additional help from key people and/or others within and

More than 24 billion gallons of untreated sewage waste and storm water are pumped into the lakes annually. Pollution is increasing as well, due to the cottage development, where people enjoy spending their summers relaxing. For many years, the lake habitats have been affected by pollution and habitat destruction. The market for fish is tremendous; so much so, that we have depleted our fishing resources, and have had to market on invasive species.

Back in the 1960’s, Lake Erie was declared “dead” because, ironically, it was full of life – just not the right kind (GLIN, n.d.). The algal blooms that formed due to high concentrations of nutrient-loaded city street run off invaded the freshwater lake, killing native species, reducing oxygen quantities, and smothering beaches with its slime (GLIN, n.d.).

Addressing problems means more than quick fixes; it means dealing with conditions that create problems.

2.2 Outline steps that can be taken to encourage individuals to raise concerns or complaints

As a rower who uses Lake Samish as a place to practice every day, I am quite aware of the poor water quality and debris within the lake. Other users and residents of the community around Lake Samish can attest to the fact that something is quite wrong, considering the lake has recently turned from a dark blue, to an obscure brown color. Unfortunately, while in the middle of a race piece a few days back, our boat nearly crashed into a full lawn chair just floating about in the lake. Samish resident David can agree the pollution has increased, as he stated that he and his wife enjoy kayaking on the tranquil waters each weekend. In merely the

Obviously this situation needs to be put right immediately but there are a couple of issues highlighted by this report that need to be looked at more carefully.

This is something that requires immediate attention with thought and consideration before it creates a negative impact on the delivery of the service.

This is a high time when we need to take the corrective actions against the issue which emerged as the challenging one and challenging the

What solutions there are to this problem and what we can do to draw awareness

2.2 Outline steps that can be taken to encourage individuals to raise concerns and complaints

What are the different opinions about the actual issue or how to solve the issue?