Part of Lesson Plan: Accumulation of Toxins in Food Web -- Beth Knapp

Activity Overview / Details

Water quality problems have plagued California since the days of its early settlers. Our state’s massive water transportation and storage systems are testimony to the fact that California’s water supplies quite often do not occur where and when they are needed most. Our water supply is sometimes a case of glut of famine, flood or drought. But all the water in the world – in the right place at the right time – won’t do a drop of good if it isn’t fit to use!! True, our domestic water supplies have come a long way since the days when a glass of water might carry with it the threat of cholera or typhoid. But almost daily, the news media carry alarming stories of toxic substances threatening our ground water supplies. ** This would be a good time to talk about the connection between water and agriculture. A discussion regarding the Delta, farmers and the aquatic impact.