MAKING ENVIRONMENTAL DECISIONSA closer look at Chapter 2 section 3

*Briefly describe the 9 values to consider when making environmental decisions.

*What are the 4 steps in a simple environmental decision making model?

*Compare short term and long term consequences of 2 decisions regarding a hypothetical env. issue

Describe 2 major developments in the U.S. environmental history.

What are 3 federal agencies that have environmental responsibilities?

Explain the purpose of Environmental Impact Statements.

How can citizens affect environmental policy at the local, state, and national levels?

Evaluate the media as a source of info. about the environment.

VALUES TO CONSIDER (PG.45)

aesthetic

economic

environmental

educational

ethical/moral

health

recreational

scientific

social/cultural

DECISION-MAKING MODEL

provides a systematic approach for making decisions

Involves Four Steps:

1. Gather information from several resources

2. Consider which values apply to the situation

3. Explore consequences

4. Evaluate all information and make a decision

SHORT TERM & LONG TERM CONSEQUENCES OF HYPOTHETICAL SITUATION... (46-49)

looking at 3 different values: environmental, economic, and recreational

consider the following:

-positive short-term consequences

-negative short-term consequences

-positive long-term consequences

negative long- term consequences