The end of the world will come only if we do nothing about it. Ponder the concepts and controversies in environmental theory. Have evidenced based discussions shaping public policy. Bleak sensational headlines may fall apart upon reasonable consideration of scientific findings.

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Ever changing findings from the researchers, scientists, and students working on the tough and pressing issues all agree. Our civilization must act immediately and swiftly to lessen the blow from the impending climactic and biological catastrophe human activity ignited. NOAA’s National Estuarine Research Reserves provide a granular look at how our irreplaceable wetlands changes and evolves.

For a deep connection with the natural world, all kayakers need to visit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (The GTM).

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This kayakers heaven is a partnership between the US Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the State of Florida, and Department of Environmental Protection. This reserve in St. Johns and Flagler County encompasses numerous state parks, forests, and gardens. National monuments and parks, county boat ramps and recreation amenities, as well as multiple city parks and attractions. The St Johns River Water Management District, Florida Fish and wild-life commission, even the department of forestry, maintain several preserves and waterways for kayaking which are part of the research reserve… Not to leave out several universities and colleges with laboratories here using the area for field study. Its not just kayakers who have so much love for this area…