STEP 2 Choose one Invasive Species from the list below. Use the websites listed to research your Invasive Species and take notes on your graphic organizer. You will need to information on each of the questions below. Take notes in bulleted phrases in your own words.
What does your invasive species look like and where does it come from? Detailed scientific description of the animal, the native habitat and how it may have travelled to our East Coast estuaries
How is your invasive species impacting the estuaries? Scientific explanation of the effect your animal or plant on the estuaries, prey/predator information, and what part of the estuaries it is affecting.
Can the problem be solved? You have just been hired as the Director of the Connecticut Environmental Protection Agency. Your first job is to tackle to problem of “your invasive species” in the state’s estuaries. What are your recommendations to the governor? Include examples of where this has been successful or other ideas you may want to try.