The Purpose
Cyanobacteria feeding on nutrients from water runoff due to agriculture. Cyanobacteria consume these nutrients so much that they are ultimately depleting the oxygen levels of their marine environment.
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All over the world, cyanobacteria is taking over our streams, lakes, rivers, and oceans to the point of endangering countless wildlife species and threatening ecosystems. What is cyanobacteria? Cyanobacteria is comprised of microorganisms that are closely related to bacteria and have the ability to photosynthesize.
WIthin the past century, planet Earth's bodies of water have been experiencing devastating algal blooms due to an abundance of cyanobacteria: blue-green algae, Red Tide, as well as a variety of others. Why is this issue important? These algal blooms have the potential to permanently damage marine ecosystems, and we are just starting to endure the consequences. Lakes, beaches, ponds, etc. are all being closed off due to recent outbreaks in algae populations because of cyanobacteria growth. If nothing is done to put an end to this problem, planet Earth will take a turn for the worst: and we will regret not doing anything when we had the chance. That is the very reason as to why we, the Conservation Catalysts, are taking action and attempting to conserve clean water, one change at a time. |
The Reality
Cyanobacteria may sound like it is not a threat to the human population; however, this is not a reality.
Some algal blooms are toxic, and have been proven to produce debilitating, or even fatal, effects on people after being in water with the cyanobacteria. Areas that were once used for recreation are now used for extreme scientific research on a problem that is changing Earth as we know it. |
Mission Statement
Conservation Catalysts has a plan to raise awareness about the issue
of cyanobacteria in Utah's bodies of water through educational
outreach, collaborating with experts in this field, and using our
passion for this issue to leave a real impact and begin
conserving clean water, one change at a time.
of cyanobacteria in Utah's bodies of water through educational
outreach, collaborating with experts in this field, and using our
passion for this issue to leave a real impact and begin
conserving clean water, one change at a time.
NATURE CALLS. WILL YOU ANSWER?
If we really want to see a healthy planet, we have to work together.
It is up to you to make the choice to take action on the situation, and we have made
the decision to be Conservation Catalysts: Conserving Clean Water, One Change at a Time.
It is up to you to make the choice to take action on the situation, and we have made
the decision to be Conservation Catalysts: Conserving Clean Water, One Change at a Time.
The ProblemClick "The Problem" to learn more about the main issue and how it is affecting wildlife, ecosystems, and the Earth as a whole.
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Possible SolutionsFind out about what is being done to put an end to cyanobacteria blooms in Utah
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Our Journey & PlanTo learn more about our journey and what we hope to do to address this issue, click on "Our Journey" above or in the Main Menu.
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Photo Credit:
Lake Mary by Dan Pearce is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
Swirling Plankton, variant by Stuart Rankin is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0
Crossing Lake Cobbosseecontee - Monmouth, Maine by Chris Goldberg is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0
Lake Mary by Dan Pearce is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
Swirling Plankton, variant by Stuart Rankin is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0
Crossing Lake Cobbosseecontee - Monmouth, Maine by Chris Goldberg is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0