Please respond to each question below. Cited sources, including textbook references ARE REQUIRED.
Question 1. Describe the purpose and requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act. Then, list the basic components of an Environmental Impact Statement. You may refer to the following website HYPERLINK "http://www.epa.gov/oecaerth/basics/nepa.html" http://www.epa.gov/oecaerth/basics/nepa.html . (25 points) Be sure to cite the sources used to develop your answer.
NAPA was the government’s commitment to preserving the environment. NEPA requires all federal agencies asses the environmental impact of any proposed action, and alternative actions. An environmental impact statement must include the potential environmental effects of a proposed action. If no environmental impact than statement that shows no further research needed. Also a list of alternatives to this actions.
References
EPA. (n.d.). Retrieved October 3, 2015, from http://www2.epa.gov/nepa/what-national-environmental-policy-act
Question 2. Explain the difference between federally threatened species and federally endangered species. Provide at least two examples of species in each category. Include citations and websites from which you developed your response. (25 points)
Threatened species are species that are threatened on being endangered. They are put on a watch list to prevent becoming endangered. Endangered species are at risk of becoming extinct there are strict laws that protect them.
Endangered Species, Oahu tree snail (Achatinella) and the Cheetah ( Acinonyx) and threatened species Ozark cavefish(Amblyopsisrosae) and Ash meadows naucorid(Ambrysus) referencesFind Endangered Species. (n.d.). Retrieved October 3, 2015, from http://www.fws.gov/endangered/index.html
Question 3. A wind farm has just been proposed near your home. Research the impacts on wildlife related to wind turbines and explain them.