Solutions and Strategies

Evaluate the legislative solutions, community initiatives and research projects that have been initiated to solve water quality challenges.

Play

Evaluate Solutions

Play

Through the H2Know case study, you’ve looked at the many dimensions of harmful algal blooms. Now it is your turn to look at what people have been doing about this situation.

Evaluate Solutions Activity

Lake Erie Post-Test

Play

As it relates to water resources, what is an HAB?

Hazardous Algae Blocks

Harmful Algal Bloom

Helpful Algae Blooms

Healthful Algae Benefits

Question 1 of 7

What areas are, or can be, affected by HABs?

Only Lake Erie is affected by HABs

Only flowing bodies of water can be affected by HABs

Both freshwater and salt water systems can be affected when the conditions are right

Question 2 of 7

Which of these is NOT a contributing factor of HAB?

Urban Runoff

Invasive Species

Agricultural Runoff

Sewage

Vehicle Emissions

Climate Change

Question 3 of 7

Effects of HABs include all except:

Dangers to people and wildlife

Lack of algae growth

Negative effects on water quality

Economic impacts

Question 4 of 7

What are the 4Rs?

A technology designed to help farmers apply nutrients with precision

A nutrient stewardship framework

A legislative bill that restricts the application of nutrients during certain times of the year

4R refers to the four most common nutrients applied on agricultural land

Question 5 of 7

On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being “not at all interested” and 10 being “extremely interested” what degree do you believe farmers and members of the agriculture and fertilizer industries have an interest in protecting water quality in North America?

Question 6 of 7

Which industries, professions or areas of study do you think are important to finding solutions to improve water quality?

Question 7 of 7

Video

H2Know Closing Comments

Play

H2Know is designed to bring the challenges, solutions, science and research related to our vital water resources to the classroom. The curriculum is published by the Nutrients for Life Foundation.

Nutrients for Life Foundation
4201 Wilson Boulevard | Suite 700 | Arlington, VA 22203