Appendix 1: Support materials-Sample topics Page 15

Throughout Change Project history, creative students have explored hundreds of environmental problems and worked to bring about positive change. Here are a few examples:

Problem identified: / Action taken:
Decline in western bluebird population at Sunol regional wilderness
Litter accumulating at Quarry Lakes Regional Park
Wrongful disposal of hazardous chemicals into storm drains
Hazardous chemicals draining into S.F. bay through watershed
Nonnative plants displacing native plant species at Half Moon Bay
Litter accumulation along Berkeley shoreline
Decline in population of migratory monarch butterflies
Ever increasing amounts of smog generated by automobile exhaust
Loss of majority of local wetland acreage to over-development
Accumulation of toxin-containing cigarette litter
Hazardous chemicals used in household cleaning products
Waste of vegetable oil usable as an alternative fuel / Construction of nesting boxes and installment in desirable locations
Litter collection and analysis and posting of informative flyers
Storm drain stenciling and pamphlet distribution
Planting tule plants with Tyson lagoon project
Removal of nonnative plants and replanting native species
Litter collection and analysis and use of litter in “Trash to Treasure” art exhibit
Renovation of butterfly vivarium at Ardenwood Historical Park
Arranging and participating in carpools with fellow IHS students
Restoration of existing wetlands and planting of native wetland plant species
Cigarette litter collection and posting of informative flyers
Production of environmentally friendly products and pamphlet distribution
Collection of vegetable oil and delivery to collection facility

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Problem identified: / Action taken:
Lack of trees habitats at Coyote Hills Regional Park
Decline of wet land habitat at San Frasquito Creek in Palo Alto
Accumulation of non-biodegradable rubber tires
Waste of house hold food scraps useable for composting
Nonnative grasses replacing native grasses in the bay area
Decline in steel head trout in east bay watershed
Decline of snowy plover at Don Edwards regional preserve
Decline in plant and animal species at Crab Cove regional park
Litter accumulation Niles Canyon from weekend and holiday visitors
Decline in burrowing owl population on NASA grounds in Mountain View
Water contamination from lead sinkers
used in fishing
Christmas tree waste accumulation after the holidays
Heavy metals released in ewaste such as cell phones
etc.
etc. / Planting of trees and refurbishing of park facilities
Planting of native wetland plant species and trash cleanup
Use of tire mulch in place of tan bark on playgrounds and creation of website
Vermicomposting of food scraps and use of soil for flower planting at retirement home
Reintroduction of native grass species at Arastradrero Preserve in Palo Alto
Shore clean up and trout fry sampling along Niles creek
Habitat clean up at Don Edwards, storm drain stenciling, and pamphlet distribution
Site clean up and sampling of native plant and animal species
Litter collection and analysis and posting of informative flyers
Construction of under ground nesting chamber and distribution of flyers
Participation of lead weight for steel weight exchange at Quarry Lakes
Christmas tree collection and arrangement as an artificial reef at lake Del Valle
Old cell phone collection and delivery to hazardous waste facility