Design, evaluate, and refine a solution for reducing the impacts of human activities on the environment and biodiversity.
The Humane Society and many communities have written plans to prevent and solve conflicts among coyotes, people and pets. Research various management plans. How are they similar? Different? Write a coyote management plan for your community.
Research documented examples of negative coyote-human interactions. Are they prevalent? How could these negative interactions be reduced? What methods or strategies do wildlife biologists use to “eliminate” problem coyotes?
Within each territory on the Visualization Tool, what areas might you suspect would have a higher risk for conflict between coyotes and humans? How can conflict between humans and coyotes be reduced or prevented?
Assume the role of someone living or working in a community where coyotes have been observed with increasing frequency. Write a persuasive letter to the editor (or present an argument at a mock town meeting) about what you recommend should be done, or not done, to “manage the coyote population.” Roles might include: Mayor, city council, restaurant owner, veterinarian, public health officer, wildlife biologist, naturalist, trapper, animal rights advocate, farmer, livestock owner, hunter, mother of toddlers, golf course manager, etc….