Essential Questions The Answers

What is the name of the organization?

Friends of the everglades

When were they founded?

1969

Why were they founded? (This information may be found in an “Our Mission” section of the website.)

The mission of the of friends of everglades is to preserve restore and protect the everglades.

What do they do?

preserve restore and protect the everglades.

What are their goals? (This information may be found in an “Our Vision” section of the website.)

The wetlands improve water quality by filtering out pollutants and absorbing excess nutrients, replenish aquifers, and reduce flooding.

Why is their work important?

They protect a lot off plants and water. From dying.

Now that you have completed some research, you have a job! Answer the question: How has your selected organization helped the environment?

Write a five to seven sentence informational paragraph about the important work of the organization you have selected. Use the information you recorded in the chart above to help you write your paragraph to be featured on a webpage entitled “Environmental Heroes: Anyone Can Be One.”

All information should be in your own words. No portion of your paragraph should have words from the source you researched.