Dead fish are washing on shore leaving the beach smelly and full of flies.  Scientists blame the introduction of foreign species transported in the ballasts of ships.

Trash is found on the sidewalks along the main street in front of stores and other businesses

The smog levels have increased over the years, according to meteorologists, especially in and around the city

Trees along the highway are dying from what many consider to be the results of winter salting of the highway and over- use of pesticides.

The ozone layer is being depleted. Aerosol spray and carbon monoxide are blamed as some of the chief contributors to this problem.

The water in the city park is yellow, leading many people to think that it is unsafe to drink.

Cracks in the walls of a local house of worship are attributed to heavy traffic and noise pollution along the highway.

Beverage containers and fast food styrofoam containers, napkins, etc. are strewn near the City Public Pool entrance.

Old tires and abandoned car parts are found in an alley between a local business establishment and a housing project.

Trash containers are overflowing near the school’s athletic fields.

Many people, who frequent the Soup Kitchen, also wind up sleeping in boxes on the streets.

Many people who choose to smoke do so in designated areas but see no problem with throwing cigarette butts on the ground or out of their car window.

The wetlands are being replaced with developments.  Some feel that there will be little or no green space remaining if nothing is done to stop urban sprawl.

An oil slick has mysteriously appeared in the middle of the shipping lane that brings fuel oil to local businesses.

Newspaper, plastics and other recyclable items are being found in the regular trash containers.  

The world’s oil supply is fast being used up. Many blame vehicles whose gas mileage is very low as one of the main reasons for this shortage.