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How many of these ocean threats can you find in your community?
Fragmented Waterways
[ ] Dams, weirs, and dikes
[ ] "Perched" culverts
Riparian Disturbance
[ ] Concrete or wood retaining walls
[ ] Eroding banks
[ ] Buried waterways (culverts under roads)
[ ] Lawns within three metres of the water's edge
[ ] Parking lots or roadways adjacent to the water
Toxic "Hot Spots"
[ ] Paved parking lots near water
[ ] Bridges and roads over water
[ ] Mine retaining ponds
[ ] Outflows from mines and industries
[ ] Storm sewers
[ ] Domestic sewage outflow
[ ] Municipal dumps that might leach into nearby waterways
[ ] Smokestacks
Overdeveloped Shorelines
[ ] Homes, cottages, and resorts displacing natural beaches and marshes
[ ] Night lighting in coastal areas
Channel Changes
[ ] Straightened creeks
[ ] Dredged harbours
Signs of Healthy Waterways and Shorelines
[ ] Riparian areas that are natural and well-vegetated
[ ] Fish ways (i.e., fish ladders)
[ ] Presence of wildlife
[ ] A sewage plant that fully treats the sewage
[ ] Parks and protected areas
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