The town of Samara, Costa Rica has experienced sedimentation which affects mangroves in the Mala Noche Estuary. Our project goal, sponsored by Senor Konrad Sauter, was to provide a foundation for future restoration. This was accomplished by assessing the environmental problems and identifying remediation methods. Our results demonstrated a need for physical restoration methods and community education on the importance of mangroves. Returning the estuary to a healthy state requires a long-term plan which instills strong individual environmental concern.

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Creator

• Scott-Solomon, Emily Rivkah
• Obasare, Ricardo Ejovi
• Degnall, Elizabeth Y.
• Armstrong, Erin Lynn

Subject

• Environment
• Sustainability
• Learning

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-121010-114233

Keyword

• Habitat conservation
• Community engagement
• Sustainability
• Science--Study and teaching

Advisor

• Selkow, Stanley M.
• Rudolph, Jennifer

Year

• 2010

Center

• San Jose, Costa Rica Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Sauter, Konrad

Date created

• 2010-12-10

Location

• San José

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2023-05-31