Personal Narrative: My Work At Tule Ponds At Tyson Lagoon

The sun shone through the dense canopy of trees, lighting up the water with a luminescent glow. I witnessed this event with awe, blinded by the sunlight. It was the first day working at Tule Ponds, a vast area of flora and fauna. Tule Ponds at Tyson Lagoon is a reserve for wildlife in wetlands and marshes. You can find thousands of plants, shrubs, and trees in the area. White Alders, Tules, and Broad Leaved Cattails are bountiful. Doves, Herons, Egrets, and Bullfrogs appear as common sights. Each cubic inch provides a multitude of detail that connects humans to nature. I completed an internship over the summer and I have grown to love all 17 acres of land. Taking care of this ecosystem has allowed me to assess and find better solutions to maintaining a safer and cleaner environment in my community. …show more content…
This was done by collecting samples of pond water. Using a spectrophotometer, I was able to find the concentrations of nitrates, phosphates, and sulfates. These three key chemicals determined the wellbeing of residents living in Fremont. If the amount of each chemical is low, then the water is safe to drink. Another way to make sure the concentration of the chemicals are within the range is to observe the microorganisms. These tiny creatures play a large role in helping figure out if water is safe to drink. They react in different ways based on the amount of each chemical in the water. Making sure the water is clean is my way of helping out the