January Update

Currently the status of our project in Tule Ponds is that we are well on schedule. We have completed our project proposal and started restoring the environment. In addition to this, we have interviewed the pond manager, Dr.Blueford. On our first weekend at Tule Ponds we focused on taking scenic photos and preparing the soil for planting. Last weekend we were able to get some footage of us unearthing the invasive species and planting the native species. Next week we want to check up on the progress of our plants and continue to find cleared areas to plant. We will also try to get footage of Dr. Blueford answering some of our interview questions.

In our first week planning for the project we made a schedule to visit every other Saturday. The goal we are working towards is clearing the invasive species and promoting the growth of native plants. We also want to control the insect and animal species eat away at the growth. We are currently planting poppy seeds.

We do not have many concerns about the project, however it has been difficult to schedule dates that are suitable for everyone. Also, Dr.Blueford is only available on Saturdays so that makes planning a little more difficult. Since we have defined clear roles for each person we are not having trouble with members not participating. So far we have all worked well together and we plan to complete the project on time