Impacts on the bay
Changes such as pollution from vehicles, factories, farm operations and gas powered lawn tools are man-made and have caused a negative impact on the Chesapeake Bay. When the wind and weather carry air pollution over long distances to the Bay, it becomes water pollution as well. The deposition of the atmosphere occurs when pollution is released into the air and eventually falls back to the earth's surface, harming the Bay and its surroundings.
OTHER CHANGES INCLUDE:
- Population growth
- Deforestation
- Invasive Species
- Storm water runoff
- Weather & Climate
- Chemical contaminants
- Agriculture
OTHER CHANGES INCLUDE:
- Population growth
- Deforestation
- Invasive Species
- Storm water runoff
- Weather & Climate
- Chemical contaminants
- Agriculture
Long-term effects
POSITIVE: The positive long-term effects of natural and man-made changes of the Chesapeake Bay are the ecosystem accomplishments that can be achieved from educating the citizens about ongoing conservation projects on the Bay. Also, instructing people on wats to help keep the Bay clean and safe.
NEGATIVE: The negative long-term effects of natural and man-made changes of the Chesapeake Bay are the ecosystem's population declining from hazardous human activities and expansion.
NEGATIVE: The negative long-term effects of natural and man-made changes of the Chesapeake Bay are the ecosystem's population declining from hazardous human activities and expansion.