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Of Bison and Brethren.pdfCollege Research Paper
College Research Paper
"Of Bison and Brethren" was a final essay for an environmental sustainability class which focused on the prompt to "propose a solution to an environmental sustainability problem that considers the ethical, behavioral and technical lenses".
This argumentative essay addresses expanding bison range around the Greater Yellowstone Area. It explains the limited risk that brucellosis poses to cattle, and how expanded range would decrease issues from hunting bison.
Ignite Presentation
Ignite Presentation
This is an ignite speech that I presented at the beginning of my research project. It provides a brief overview of the controversy surrounding bison around Yellowstone National Park, and possible compromises as well as changes that will need to happen to increase bison range. The slides with the text correspond with the image slides.
Final Presentation
Final Presentation
This is the slide show of my final presentation. I do not have a script with it. But it gives a review of my project as a whole: discussing the historical aspects of bison, people that are involved with bison, current issues surrounding bison that limit the expansion of their range and possible solutions.
This account is about the carcasses of the first thirteen bison harvested at Beattie Gulch in 2019. The remains had been there for over a month when I arrived after school on my bike in early April.
The largest problem that prevents managers from expanding bison range is the threat of brucellosis transmission to cattle. It will be nearly impossible to allow bison to roam farther out of the park unless an effective vaccine for cattle can be created. Eliminating brucellosis in bison is nearly impossible as most scientists will tell you, but it is possible to stop it from getting to cattle. This letter asks for increased funding for the research and development of that vaccine.
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