Climate Change and the Chesapeake Bay
Arnold, Maryland
2019, Senior, Film
Reflection
I've lived near the Chesapeake Bay my entire life, and I've personally seen as it's gone downhill in the past 18 years. In school, I'm involved with an environmental club and the Science National Honor Society, and they've helped me realize how much I love the Bay, and how much I want to save it. I wanted other people to see the beauty of the Bay, so that they might also be inspired to help save it. I learned a lot while making this video, about the history of the Bay and its current state. Some of the issues I was aware of were a lot worse than I expected. I also learned about new issues that changed my perspective on my current lifestyle. I'm going to start living a more sustainable life, and encouraging others around me to do so as well. I will limit my use of single-use plastic products, turn off the water and lights whenever I'm not using them, continue to abstain from eating red meats, and be more active in my community with environmental restoration efforts. I really enjoyed creating this film, and I hope you enjoy it too!