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Requirements
From the official BSA merit badge pamphlet — wording is paraphrased in this prototype. Confirm against the current pamphlet for sign-off.
1Explain environmental science in your own words and how science helps understand, conserve, and improve it
2Ecology
2a Observe an approved area's ecosystem (sight, sound, smell) over two days
2b Note living, nonliving, and formerly-living ecosystem components, interactions, and human impacts
3Air Pollution (do ONE)
Note:Do any one of the following
3a Explain PM sources and effects; test for particulates via an experiment
3b Discuss air pollution/transportation links (3 examples); compare two transportation modes
3c Research the Clean Air Act: history, goals, progress, impact, and enforcement
4Water Pollution (do ONE)
Note:Do any one of the following
4a Identify community water source, treatment, and disposal; review a water quality report
4b Research a local flood- or drought-prone area's history and environmental impacts
4c Research the Clean Water Act: history, goals, progress, impact, and enforcement
5Land Pollution (do ONE)
Note:Do any one of the following
5a List pesticides/fertilizers used in an area; discuss benefits and runoff/groundwater impacts
5b Explain erosion using a local example; discuss where sediment goes and how to reduce it
5c Research a Superfund site's cause, environmental effects, remediation, and current condition
6Rare, Threatened, or Endangered Species (do ONE)
Note:Do any one of the following
6a Research a state endangered species; present a 100-word report with a drawing or photo
6b Research a recovered species; present a 100-word report with a drawing or photo
6c Visit a habitat-improvement project for a threatened species; report to your troop
7Pollution Prevention, Resource Recovery, and Conservation (do ONE)
Note:Do any one of the following
7a List five resource-conservation methods; practice at least two for one week
7b Explain resource recovery; collect 10 Reduce/Reuse/Recycle examples and discuss handling
7c Identify five household hazardous-waste items; explain proper storage and disposal
8Pollination (do ONE)
Note:Do any one of the following
8a List five regional pollinators/plants; explain their importance and how Scouts can help
8b Observe pollination for an hour; record pollinator-plant pairs and how Scouts can help
8c Explain pollination's importance to agriculture; identify four crop-pollinator pairs
9Research two invasive species: origin, spread, ecosystem impact, and control methods
10Identify environmental-impact topics for a construction project and evaluate alternatives
11Identify three environmental-science careers; research one's training and salary prospects