Fertilizers are often used in yards. However, when fertilizer gets into runoff and enters waterways, this can cause algae bloom to form and dissolved oxygen to decrease. This is bad for aquatic organisms, so don’t use fertilizer when you don’t have to! APES Project Lorax #apeswater

Using reusable masks not only helps stop the spread of Covid, but limits our use of disposable masks that are likely to end up in landfills or as waste in the ocean. #apeswater APES Project Lorax

This is my dog Bailey, he is an example of a K-strategist. K-strategists produce a low number of offspring and have a higher probability of survival. They are also great at nurturing their young. APES Project Lorax #apeseco

My dog Harley is a k-strategist because dogs can produce few offspring and care for them as they grow up! #apeseco APES Project Lorax

Even though temperatures can get very cold in Wisconsin, I am glad that I live in a temperate forest biome. Living here means we experience all four seasons! #apeseco APES Project Lorax

In my backyard, we have several ash trees within the woods. Since the invasive species of emerald ash borers came to the United States, they have killed many of our ash trees by feeding on the bark, leaving the trees dead as you can see in the picture. APES Project Lorax #apeseco

here is a perfect example of a k-strategist. maisy is an english retriever who is just growing out of her puppy stage. she has a longer lifespan than r-strategists and can only produce few offspring! APES Project Lorax #apeseco

Wisconsin is a great example of a temperate forest biome. This means that we experience all four seasons. Although I’m not a fan of the cold winters, summer and fall are really enjoyable. APES Project Lorax #apeseco

Here are two of the 7.7 billion people in our world! #apespopulation APES Project Lorax

This is my brother Alex. Because we are the only two kids, we have an average sized family. This means we take up less resources and don’t have as big of a ecological footprint. #apespop APES Project Lorax

There are many different sizes and shapes of rocks. As water flows through them, we are able to identify these sizes through their porosity, permeability, and water retention. #apesland APES Project Lorax

My yard has lots of rocks that’s are different shapes and sizes. When water flows through then we can determine the size and porosity. APES Project Lorax #apesland

My house is powered by coal which emits CO2 into the atmosphere. Other energy sources like wind and solar energy are cleaner for the environment. However, the problem with these energy sources is that they vary in availability and intensity. APES Project Lorax #apesenergy

The car I drive is a Hyundai Tucson, which runs on regular gasoline. But, Hyundai also makes hybrid models that are much better for the environment-they emit 46% less greenhouse gas than my car would. APES Project Lorax #apesenergy

A lot of times, I can see airplanes fly above my house. This is because their routes run through the troposphere, which the lowest layer of the atmosphere. This layer is also responsible for the weather we have! #apesair APES Project Lorax