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Introduction The sight of dead and dying fish is a frightening one. It is a fact that most fish species have very brief lives and die rapidly. Even giant fish, which are too big to be eaten by predators like bass and pike, die at a pace of around half a year. Aside from mass fish kills, these fatalities are seldom seen since they occur over the year. In reality, only a small percentage of the dead fish can be seen since many of them decay or are eaten by turtles or crayfish. We do not influence the weather or other natural factors when it comes to fish deaths. Deaths caused by pollution or the incorrect use of herbicides or other chemicals are very rare. Lake Michigan in recent years has experienced various cases of bird and fish death. It is due to this that the current assignment has been focused on L. Michigan as a system that needs rehabilitation based on the principles of regeneration. Principles of Regeneration The entire assessment was based on the idea of regenerative growth as a person in relation to the living system analyzed within the course. As such, the seven principles of regeneration were considered during the development of this project. The principles entail the inner and the outer factors which are connected with development. These principles entail wholes, essence, potential, development, nestedness, nodal interventions, and fields (Sanford, 2011; Sanford, 2017). After considering all the principles, I developed as individual learning to not only focus on the problems but also the opportunities. Structural Whole: Lake Michigan as a System Lake Michigan's beaches are among the greatest in the world, and they contribute significantly to the state's recreational appeal. I have had time to examine the lake and its shores. It was at this point that I discovered that Lake Michigan serves as a sustainable environment for the people who live around it. This mass of water supports every living organelle from the fish, the birds to the people living around Lake Michigan. Lake Michigan is the only one of North America's five Great Lakes to be wholly confined to the United States of America. The Straits of Mackinac connects Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. It is the connection that helps to maintain the water levels of the two Lakes to be stable. Lake Michigan is one of the most diverse and important ecosystems on Earth. In the north, there are coastal fens and boreal woods, while in the south, there are dry sand plains and oak savannas. Due to the coexistence of southern and northern species, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is one of America's most ecologically
and a drainage basin for urban as well as industrial waste and runoff from the surrounding area. Since the Great Lakes states around Lake Michigan have so many leisure options, the tourist business has flourished. In addition to swimming, boating, fishing, and hiking in the numerous marinas and state and national parks that dot the lake's coastline, visitors to Lake Michigan may partake in a broad range of other activities. Development: Guild This formation of the guild system indicated the second line of work. As an individual, I took this initiative to ensure that I have learned and taken all the necessary measures to ensure that the biodiversity at Lake Michigan has been sustained. However, this could not be done without forming a good team to help in clearing the dead bird and fish along the lake. As such, there was a need of forming a team of both experts and locals who were willing to follow this noble course. All supportive stakeholders form a guild system and the members may benefit from each other while at the same time offering benefits to different members. The reciprocal relationship is not necessarily simple. All of the stakeholders have a value-added role to play that would ensure that the project is successful and Lake Michigan is preserved as a natural resource. To ensure that no other animals are harmed, several organizations of people have formed throughout the years. As such our guild system entailed representatives from the Michigan Department of Natural Resource ; volunteers and researchers from USGS National Wildlife Health Center ; National Park Services volunteers; volunteers from different academic institutions; and volunteers from different state agencies. Nestedness: Task The development as an individual as a whole during the improvement of the Lake’s scenery represented the third line of work. L. Michigan as a system has other fragment parts that make it a whole and an entire living system. Aquatic animals, birds, fish, and plants are all nested with this system. While considering the idea of Nestedness, I also developed as a person and understood that this project could not be successful with other individuals from other teams taking parts. It was a nested system on its own. The primary goal of the present project is to reduce the spread of E. Botulism and other algae that are killing birds and fish in L. Michigan. By eliminating dead birds and fish off the beaches of the Lake, visitors may enjoy an eco- friendly environment. Additionally, lowering the mortality rate of fish will raise the harvests of local fishermen, therefore contributing to the improvement of the local economy. To begin the
process of burying the dead birds and fish that have washed up on the coast, you must join a volunteer team. Because E Botulism, a disease common in the Great Lakes area, is killing birds, reducing the spread of the illness might help minimize bird and fish mortality (Tyra, 2021). Because E botulism is a disease that may be transmitted by dead birds and fish, this will be done by working with other volunteers to remove any dead birds and fish right away. Nodal Intervention: Roles of Stakeholders To build further on the second line of work, each stakeholder in the guild system had their respective roles to perform. By studying the junctions where diverse systems interact to feed and balance life's forces, we can better understand how living systems develop and how they contribute to the overall system's health and viability. It was important to understand which types of birds were dying and why they were affected. As such, it has been determined that these dozens of aquatic birds such as ducks, sturgeon and loons died from type E botulism, which has been validated by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Disease Lab. The toxin secreted by the Clostridium botulinum, a spore-like natural bacteria that causes Type E botulism, paralyzes the birds (Corden, 2016; Kansier, 2020). This is a recurrent sickness that is influenced by the shifting food chain in Lake Michigan. As such, those handling the dead birds and fish were expected to have undergone a small training on handling and safety. This development process helped to avoid the spread and ensure the eradication of the disease. The corpses were being buried by trained professionals and volunteers after they have been counted and their locations and species noted. It was illegal for the National Park to take in or treat sick birds. The National Park representative played the role of warning people not to handle the dead birds for fear of contracting additional illnesses from the carcasses. Finally, Michigan Sea Grant played a role in creating awareness among the locals. Education, research, and public outreach are all part of Michigan Sea Grant's mission to promote economic development while also safeguarding the state's coastline and Great Lakes resources. Fields: Developing Right Mindset Developing as an individual as part of the first line of work was intertwined with the improvement made to L. Michigan’s environment and the ecosystem as part of the third line of work. L. Michigan shores are a tourism destination. As such, many people are attracted to see the different sceneries and birds. Therefore, there was a need to educate the public as a means of curbing the spread of the E botulism disease. Creating awareness was the best way of developing
catch fish that could be exposed to the toxins were informed to perfectly cook their meals. The project was a success in regenerating L. Michigan as a living system to function perfectly without the risk of the spread of botulism which had threatened to alter the biodiversity of the ecosystem.
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Breederland, M. (2022). Waterfowl die-off on Lake Michigan Shores linked to type E botulism. MSU Extension. Available at: canr/news/waterfowl_die_off_on_lake_linked_to_type_e_botulism_ msg16_breederland16 [Accessed March 11, 2022].
Corden, S. (2016). Toxin kills thousands of birds along Lake Michigan Shore: Great lakes echo. Great Lakes Echo | Environmental news of the Great Lakes region. Available at: greatlakesecho/2016/11/23/toxin-kills-thousands-of-birds-along-lake-michigan- shoreline/ [Accessed March 11, 2022].
Kansier, B. (2020). Biologists worry as sturgeon wash up on Lake Michigan Shores. Eagle. Available at: record-eagle/news/local_news/biologists-worry-as- sturgeon-wash-up-on-lake-michigan-shores/article_7d5b33f6-dc1b-11ea-a656- 3385e5bd59a4 [Accessed March 11, 2022].
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Tyra, E. (2021). Dead ducks on local beaches succumbed to avian botulism, says National Lakeshore biologist. Dead Ducks On Local Beaches Succumbed To Avian Botulism, Says National Lakeshore Biologist | The Ticker. Available at: leelanauticker/news/dead-ducks-on-local-beaches-succumbed-to-avian- botulism-says-national-lakeshore-biologist/ [Accessed March 11, 2022].
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