Casie (UR) Bug lover and Ecologist

Snow melt off , Lander Wyoming  

I have always loved being outside and exploring, to me that is what life should be. It was no surprise to my family that I would go into one of the many Environmental Sciences, it was just a matter of choosing one. It wasn't until last semester when taking an Environmental Science class that I discovered my love for Ecology. My professor had one of her degrees in Ecology and she really expressed to me the importance of a balanced ecosystem. I have always been in pursuit of some type of science degree, it was just very hard to pinpoint what I wanted to do. Now I can't see myself doing anything else.
I have always known the importance of having clean water and air but as we enter into an age where we are more environmentally aware there should be more people who are advocates to the whole ecosystem.  The trees and bugs can't speak for themselves and I want to make sure that they have a voice. I think that a lot of people take for granted the Earth and want to use up our vital resources regardless of how much habitat that we may lose or animal life that may go extinct in the process.
The first day of class we were instructed to think about what we might do for our Independent Research Project and the first thing that peeked my interest was invasive species in our coastal water ways. I have not yet decided if I want to do a species of fish or some type of plant life. Whatever I choose I know it will be very fascinating.

Lake Couer D'Alene Idaho