My Plan To Help

Zachary Gaston

Mrs. Atkinson

English IV

February 1, 2013

           

                                                National Wildlife Preservation
            This plan is needed for nature to be preserved and appreciated instead of littering and turning nature into a disgusting environment. I want to help this organization because it is close to me, and I respect what they’re doing and how they help. “The purposes for which Waccamaw NWR was established are (1) to protect and manage diverse habitat components within an important coastal river ecosystem for the benefit of endangered and threatened species, freshwater and anatropous fish, migratory birds, and forest wildlife, including a wide array of plants and animals associated with bottomland hardwood habitats; and (2) to provide compatible wildlife-dependant recreational activities including hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, photography, and environmental education and interpretation for the of present and future generations” (Sasser 1).

            The purpose of my project is to help clean up this refuge and make it a better place for wild life to live. In doing this, I give back to my community and create a better life for everyone. "Doing your part to keep litter to a minimum is easy, but it takes vigilance. For starters, never let trash escape from your car, and make sure household garbage bins are sealed tightly so animals can’t get into the contents." (Earthtalk 2.)

            I will be cleaning up trash and litter with Jahvon Waller at the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge. It will either be that or with Mrs. Carter and her Carter’s Clean up Group.

            When I do this task, the possible outcomes could have a positive impact on the environment. I am helping by cleaning up my community and making it a better place to live for years to come. "Today, Pick up America is in the midst of its first national tour. On this trip, so far they have picked up more than 145,000 pounds of trash" (Hofstaedter 1). This group has found a way people can impact their environment. With determination we can accomplish something similar to what they have done.

            What I plan to do to document this work is take pictures, collect trash, and share this experience with my peers. I am going to write a proposal, a problem-solution paper, create a blog, complete community service hours, and complete an argument project, then give an end of semester presentation.

            My resources will be transportation to the Wildlife Refugee, trash bags, gloves, and then a trip to the recycling center after we finish each day. These recourses are the only thing used to complete this assignment.