HomeMy WebLinkAboutProject CitizenRestoring the Nature Park
Mallery Bailey, Kaylie Kirk, Katie Angell, Kourtney Elliott, Sariah Owens
Problems of the Nature Park
Overgrowth
Litter
Updates
Water Quality
Our Surveys
Alternative Policy One: Burning the Overgrowth
Have the city organize a controlled fire
Prisoners from a 30 mile radius will clean the park
Advantages
Disadvantages
Advantages
Controlled fires are cost efficient and timely
Prisoners will receive service hours
Overgrowth/toxic weeds will be combated
Disadvantages
Weather
Potential escapes
Fumes
Alternative Policy Two : Remodeling the Park
Fresh and new
Advantages
Disadvantages
Advantages
More clean, and aesthetically pleasing
Newer facilities
Bigger, healthier ponds
Less overgrowth
Disadvantages
$1,537,452
40 hours to clear park
2-3 months for facilities
$2,878 per pond
Alternative Policy Three: City more involved
Have the city of Rexburg pay for the whole clean up will be timely and responsible
Policy Three Advantages
Effectiveness and efficiency
Will populate the Nature Park
Active presence of the City of Rexburg
Policy Three Disadvantages
Funds
Labor
Equipment
Other pressing matters
Final Solution
Fallen and displaced signs
Pollution
Overgrowth
Poor water quality
Replace the signs…
Post rules on nature park website.
Put signs in more visual places.
Get rid of pollution….
Once a year clean up, on earth day.
We have contacted the schools
We set up a yearly plan.
Get rid of overgrowth..
Local businesses clear out overgrowth
Volunteers that help clean pollution may also help with the overgrowth..
Cleaning the water….
Install a waterfall for oxygenation of the water.
Put Rainbow Trout back in to clean the water.
Conclusion…
Small expenses if any..
Plan is made and started…
Benefit for the community...
Thank you!