Environmental Protection in Construction Projects

The video explores the role of environmental scientists like Nicki Fernandez in ensuring construction projects comply with environmental laws. It highlights the importance of protecting wetlands and wildlife, managing endangered species, and minimizing construction impacts. Strategies include creating buffer zones and relocating species. The video concludes with a reflection on balancing development with environmental protection.

What is the primary concern of environmental scientists like Nicki Fernandez when it comes to construction projects?

• Minimizing the environmental impact

• Reducing the cost of materials

• Increasing the speed of construction

• Maximizing the number of buildings

What is one of the main ecosystems that Nicki Fernandez focuses on protecting in Florida?

• Wetlands

• Deserts

• Grasslands

• Mountains

Before construction begins, what type of maps do Fernandez and her team use to study the property?

• Weather maps

• Political maps

• Population density maps

• Soil and wetland inventory maps

What action might be taken if a bald eagle nest is found on a construction site?

• The nest is ignored

• Construction is halted permanently

• The nest is moved to a new location

• The nest is destroyed

How are gopher tortoises typically handled during construction projects?

• They are used as construction mascots

• They are sold to zoos

• They are relocated to conservation areas

• They are left in place

What is required around wetland areas to minimize construction impact?

• A 10-foot buffer zone

• A 25-foot buffer zone

• No buffer zone

• A 50-foot buffer zone

What happens if wetland areas are encroached upon during construction?

• The project is abandoned

• New wetland areas must be created elsewhere

• The wetlands are drained

• The developer is fined

What is the purpose of creating new wetland areas after construction?

• To increase property value

• To improve road infrastructure

• To provide habitats for wildlife

• To reduce construction costs

What is one of the benefits of maintaining buffer zones around wetlands?

• They reduce the need for environmental studies

• They increase the speed of construction

• They help protect plant and animal habitats

• They allow for more construction

What role does Nicki Fernandez play in the construction process?

• She manages the construction crew

• She ensures environmental protection

• She designs the buildings

• She finances the projects