4- Endangered Species

If asked what the most pressing environmental issue, I would respond with endangered species. Because I am such an animal lover, this issue touches close to my heart. Recently, many species have struggled to make comebacks, but more are under threat.

Indicator species, any biological species that defines a trait or characteristic of the environment, such as: whales, elephants, monkeys, cats etc. are the species that right now have to be watched very closely. When these species become threatened, it has a direct effect on the ecosystem and can even cause an ecosystem collapse.

If I was given 100,000.000 to help endangered species I would spend it very wisely. I would take 1/3 of the amount and send it to the school systems in the form of a unit for study. The unit would teach animals that are endangered, and ways we can protect them. Specifically, I would mention the American Alligator, Bald Eagle,Grey Bat, Key Deer, Bobcat, Green Sea Turtle and West Indian Manatee. These are animals becoming extinct right around us here in SW Florida. 

I would use 1/3 of the total amount to fund research. I would send the money to the following foundations that are non profit and strive hard to make advances in this field of study: US Fish and Wildlife, Audubon Society, The National Wildlife Federation and the Wildlife Conservation Society.

The last 1/3 of the money would be saved for natural and very unnatural disasters such as the BP oil spill.