Conserving our earth

							Preserving Our Earth


      America's endangered areas are deplinishing daily. Natural
disasters are a
major factor in their disappearance, but the most prominent factor is
mankind. Even
though procedures are conducted daily to preserve our home, these areas
slowly
crumble within our grasps. Protection of these areas is essential, as
our whole race
depends upon resources derived from these lands.
      From the lush greenery to the sparkling blue waters, all is
majestic in its fullest.
This is why I believe almost all of these wonderful places should be
preserved. Mankind
has come too far to throw it all away for his greedy purposes. Many
believe that our
secluded wildlife areas should be available for the public. But what is
to be offered
through this? Many recreational activities I presume, but what about our
biggest
environmental concern - pollution.
      Pollution is so widespread throughout our world that it is
overwhelming.
Drinking water supplies are contaminated with runoff from nearby
factories and even
with pollutants from our own backyards. Demands of skyscrapers and
condominiums
wipe out our decreasing rainforests. This drudges wildlife from its
natural home and into
the havoc that is ours. Millions of acres of beautiful land are
destroyed daily to satisfy
the needs of mankind.
      But has anyone contemplated the needs of our wildlife? When their
homes are
incinerated, where do they run for shelter? Where will wildlife obtain
its food and oxygen if the
sources are gone? Not much is done about our destructive ways, we sit
back and let money
and greed take power. The solution is just a whisper away. The
preserved areas should remain
untouched. Hunting should be outlawed in these protected lands. If a
family is starving and has
to resort to this brutal deed, then restricted areas should be permitted.
Proper usage of trash
and recycling receptacles should be readily available. Rivers should be
tested and guarded for
the sake of our future and our children. These simple guidelines can be
easily followed through
education of the general population. More people should volunteer their
time through river, land,
and beach clean-ups. These small measures can save our endangered
population drastically. If
we loose our world's natural resources, where will we turn?