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Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration: A Conceptual Framework for Community-Engaged Resource Management
"My senior thesis explores community engagement with ecosystem restoration through the lens of oyster reef restoration. Drawing on connections from my personal and professional experiences, I used the Martha’s Vineyard Shellfish Group and Billion…
Mirages of Citizenship: Informal Water Access in Xochimilco's Suelo de Conservación
This thesis explores Xochimilco's status as a conserved delegation in Mexico City and the informal settlements that have arisen in the area. Looking at access to water in conserved land, I analyze how informal residents are subject to an altered…
Primates, You, and the Zoo: How Zoos Contribute to the Conservation of Our Closest Living Relatives
Historical institutions such as museums and zoos have recently come under scrutiny for promoting ideologies of imperialism and exoticism. While museums are repatriating artifacts, zoos must find another restorative approach, as many captive animals…
Anticipating the Flood: Framing Priorities of Climate Communication in Copenhagen's Plan for Sea Level Rise
My thesis explores, through an analysis of environmental policy frameworks, risk management practices, and the implementation of risk standards and resilience, how Copenhagen, Denmark, is responding to the threats of sea level rise. The thesis…