Hadiya: Defense of whether or not refugees should resettle in the Sheldon Lake State Park.

Consider ecological, cultural and historical importance.

There is a diverse variety of flora and fauna at Sheldon Lake State Park. This park is
proud of its disparity of bird species. This locations had its origins as a reservoir dam in 1942,
when it served to provide fresh water to soldiers and citizens during World War II along the
Houston Ship Channel. It is now used as a facility to fish, observe wildlife, and host certain
environmental awareness and educational programs. Sheldon Lake State Park is a suitable
location to relocate 1 million refugees. It has 2,800 acres of land, which is sufficient for the
amount of people. Because part of the park was originally used to provide clean water to
inhabitants and the park is home to a lake, there would be adequate water available to filter and
hydrate the refugees. Part of the park is fueled by alternative energy sources such as solar
panels and wind turbines. This would be beneficial in providing the refugee camp with small
amounts of electricity. (http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/sheldon-lake/)
Naole: Defense of whether or not refugees should resettle in the Sam Houston National Forest.
Consider ecological, cultural and historical importance.
The water is contaminated. What is it contaminated with?
There are mosquitos in the area.
The weather is very hot during the summer and winters generally are short.
The forest is managed under multiple concepts.under the concept, the use of the forests, such
as recreation, fish and wildlife, timber, grazing are planned to maintain the balance and provide
for public needs.
The forest was home to primary hunters and gatherers known as Bidai, Patiri,, deadose and
Akokisa. Diseases and pressure from the Europeans led to iheir extinction.
Raf: Where should we relocate them, if you chose not to use a national forest, national estuary,
or state park? Is there access to fresh water? Identify historical, cultural or ecological factors
that would cause conflict with your site.
George Bush Park/Eldridge
Has multiple bayous (most notably the Buffalo bayou) and swamps
http://www.pct3.com/parks/bush-park/
Rogelio: Defense of whether or not refugees should resettle in the Galveston Bay National
Estuary. Consider ecological, cultural and historical importance.
Fresh water mixes with salt water from the ocean
issued seafood advisories are in effect (seafood here poses a risk to human health)
The wetlands are not safe to live on
The bay is a system to various habitat types such as: uplands, wetlands, oyster reefs,
seagrass meadows, and a few others.
It houses species like reptiles, colonial waterbirds, mammals, and shorebirds.
In mid-1800s the bay was altered to include channels for ports and harbors