Parker Long

Ecology

Dr. Kesler

Sept. 11 2006

There was an obvious difference in the two different parts of the river. The first weekend for the most part was an undisturbed natural river that had not been tampered with. It was much narrower and much deeper. The first part did not have the wide basin of where it appeared the river used to be. The second part had obvious parts that had been constructed by human. There were several locations that had several thousands on tons on rock placed in and on the bank of the river. There was also more pollution in the second part of the river were sewer lines dumped human waste in the river. But other than the sewer lines I really enjoyed both trips. I know I complained about falling out the first week, but I really enjoyed the scenery and the adventure. A challenge for me, besides staying in the boat, was for me to enjoy myself because I need that I would be getting tired easily. The most important thing I learn is how we as humans can physically affect the environment. There was obvious difference in landscape and what kind of shape the river was in on the second part. I also enjoyed learning about the different organisms in this region. I was also fun because on our bus ride this weekend I saw some of the different plant species and I was telling people on the bus. But overall I thought it was a great to trips and I am looking forward to doing it again.