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      Requirement #6:  Propose a hypothetical construction project in your community and prepare a limited environmental impact statement for the project.  Study the area to see what the impact of the project might be upon the living and nonliving parts of the ecosystem.

       
      Come up with an idea for some construction project in your community:  A power plant, condominium, roller skating park, shopping mall, etc.  An environmental impact study is usually required before any major project can be started.  The study tries to be objective (not for or against the project) and tries to list all the benefits along with all the disadvantages.  It considers the effect upon living and non-living parts of the environment.  Your statement should look something like the following:

       
      An Environmental Impact Statement
      for the
      (Proposed Projects Name)

      Prepared by
      (Individual's, Patrols, or Troop's Name)

      (Date statement is finished)

      Project:
      Site:

      Historical Impact:  List information about what has happened previously in this area.  What type of people (if any) have lived there.  What other construction has gone on before.

      Geological Impact:  What type of land will be affected (desert, grassland, mountain slope, intercity, etc.)?  What is the ground like (sand, clay, rocky, etc.)?  Is it located near a earthquake fault line? 

      Water Impact:  Will the communities water supply support the extra water needed during and after the project is finished?  Is there underwater streams or water tables that will be affected? 

      Wildlife Impact:  Will the building of the project affect the natural habitat of natural wildlife?  Does it restrict or substantially reduce wildlife habitat?  Will wildlife still be able to have proper food, water, and shelter?  Will the introduction of man into this area force some wildlife to leave the area?

      Economic Impact:  How will this project affect the communities economy?  Will it increase, decrease, or be of little affect?  Will it affect property values.  Will in provide more jobs for the community?

      Visual Impact:  How does the project affect the scenic beauty of the area?  Will the structures impact the view for the surrounding homes?

      Transportation Impact:  Will the existing infrastructure (roads, traffic lights, high-way access, etc.) be sufficient for the added traffic or will new roads be needed.  Who will pay for the cost of any improvement?

      Community Impact:  Does the project fit into the theme of the community?  Does it prescribe to the ideals and morals of the community?  


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