The Bermuda Environment

The Bermuda Environment (ENV/BIO 221) summer course is cross listed in both environmental studies and biology. It investigates the complex ecology of the Bermuda islands, the impact that human habitation have on their natural history, and methods of addressing current environmental concerns. Major areas of study include coral reef and mangrove community ecology, fisheries and tourism impacts. The course is offered alternate summers and is taught by Donald Munson, Joseph H. McLain Professor of Environmental Studies and Professor of Biology.
Sediment Sampling Trip

Center for Environment and Society Fellow Dr. Christian Krahforst led a trip up Lankford Creek to collect surface sediments for trace metal analysis. GIS and environmental studies students Katherine Wares and Cara Murray joined the trip, along with Prof. Karl Kehm.
Composting Gets Started

In the effort to use local resources and energy more effectively, students have begun to participate in a composting initiative—one of the sustainable programs that Washington College is developing.

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Energy and the Environment

Professor Karl Kehm’s “Energy and the Environment” class visited the new 50 kW wind turbine on the campus of Chesapeake College.

Spencer Van Cise, Trent Lesh, Dan Danko, Elle O’Brien, Heather Black, Emily Robart, Mariko Anderson