Globally: The United Nations uses this Sustainable Development Goal to carefully manage the world's oceans, seas, and marine resources, which are essential features of a sustainable future.
Meadville: The impact of urban development and human activities on local waterways were analyzed.
What are the local water bodies in Meadville?
The main waterway in Meadville is French Creek. Two additional tributaries, Cussewago Creek and Mill Run, fall within the city limits. (1) (2)
What recreation is available in and around Meadville’s bodies of water?
French Creek gives access to fishing, hunting, bird watching, hiking, and boating/paddling locally. (3)
Does Meadville have keystone, endangered, or indicator species?
How are human activities affecting local water bodies?
What is the state of ecosystem services in Meadville?
Based on estimations made in a 2017 Allegheny College senior thesis, it is in the best interest for land use decision makers to conserve the French Creek riparian zone in the long-run as it is the more economically beneficial land use decision. (8)
ELIZABETHTOWN AND GREENVILLE, KENTUCKY: Natural resources were identified to address potential issues prior to a disruptive event such as a flood or protected natural resources that were up against development pressure. Series of walking trails and parks were implemented that encompass a number of lakes and streams in the area.
RIVER KRASFIDON, GREECE: Environmentally burdened river in between two municipalities in Greece. An option was proposed to turn the river into a road, but instead it was revitalized.
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