The Great Debate

Activity Sheet A - Researching Metchosin and MPA's

Answer the following questions to find out more about Metchosin and Marine Protected  Areas and then go to your client's webpage and find out about your client.

Background information on Metchosin and Marine Protected Areas

1. Where is Metchosin?
   1. What is its Population?
   2. What is its Area?
   3. What is its location in relation to Victoria?
   4. What is the European history of Metchosin?
   5. How does Metchosin currently maintain its pastoral beauty?
   6. What currently operates at William Head?
   7. How do you think this organization currently affects Metchosin? Think about jobs, automobile traffic, boat traffic etc..
2. What is a Marine Protected Area?
   1. Why are Marine Protected Areas important?
   2. How do Marine Protected Areas help the environment?
   3. What are the different types of MPA's?
3. What is the role of the Race Rocks Ecological reserve?

Go to Activity Sheet B and fill out the form with information on your client