York 1 will affect the…

York 1 will affect the Sydenham and surrounding area because the trash and pollution from the dump runs off, blows and leaches into Molly’s creek, and Long creek, causing species to suffocate and intoxicate the animals. This is because the location is respectively near endangered and public places that are actively used. For example, the Fawnsfoot mussel is a very rare species native to the area. Due to the Zebra Mussel and other non native species and their inhabitants, the population continues to decrease, same with the water quality from rural and urban activities. 2, Secondly, the River Darter, a type of species of smaller Perch, has lost its existence in the river due to the runoff to date. It is already so bad that they are registered as “Endangered” the continuation and implementation will definitely negate the remaining population, thirdly, the Spiny Softshell Turtle has been known to be attacked by raccoons, raccoons are known to live and stay near urban areas as food is typically increased, with the distance from the creeks, and the habitat of the Soft Shell, the raccoons may attack the remaining supply and population. This doesn’t just affect the environment, but also the population and the High School is in the radius of having the ability to catch disease and irritate the lungs and health of surrounding people. This is why this will affect the environment when we implement the dump from York1.

- LKCS Student