Mosquito Lagoon

Preserving Our Ecological Treasure

Bob Chew

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English

Floating World Editions
24 July 2024

Deltas, estuaries, coastal regions; Applied ecology; Conservation of the environment; The Earth: natural history general

- Written for the non-scientist

- Introduces key lagoon ecosystems and species

- Reviews their present states and causes for decline

- Introduces organizations working hard to restore lagoon health

- Provides an action plan for all concerned citizens

Coastal areas worldwide are most at risk from the disastrous impacts of over-development and climate change, none more so than our eastern Florida lagoons. Although we generally accept that human activities stress our environment, many of us remain unaware of how severe these impacts are locally and the enormity of our potential losses. Most importantly, we tend to think there is little as individuals we can do to reverse course. Written for the non-scientist, this book is a wake-up call on both themes. It looks first at important lagoon ecosystems, their interdependence, and their typically rapid and recent declines. It then moves on to more hopeful notes, introducing some of the many organizations dedicated to restoring a healthy lagoon environment, and new technologies being deployed to assist that effort. It concludes with a call to action, listing organizations to support and activities to engage in, allowing all concerned citizens to do their part in saving an amazing ecological treasure.

By: Bob Chew
Imprint: Floating World Editions
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 204g
ISBN: 9781953225085
ISBN 10: 195322508X
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 24 July 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Bob Chew grew up in Barrington, Rhode Island, spending summers exploring and fishing the surrounding waters. After obtaining a BA in Environmental Science from New England College, he followed his father as a boat builder before starting several companies engaged in eco-friendly building. Quickly becoming acquainted with the environmental threats to their new Florida retirement home, Bob and his wife Lisbeth joined the efforts of local groups working to restore the Mosquito and Indian River Lagoons to health.

Reviews for Mosquito Lagoon: Preserving Our Ecological Treasure

"""A treasure trove of information in a compelling read, invaluable for the public, policy makers, and the restoration community."" - Kelli McGee, Executive Director, Riverside Conservancy"