You will write a 5-page paper to demonstrate your knowledge about the connection between water and social issues in the State of Oregon. You will be required to do some research. The paper must be written in essay form. You must use in-text citations. Introduction (at least one page)Choose three cities or places in Oregon. Why did you choose these three places? What do you expect will be similar or different between these three places?What is your definition of a human-water system?How can outlining a human-water system in an area help us learn about water sustainability in that area?Place #1 (at least one page)Water system:What is the name of the watershed(s) where this place is located?What are the names of rivers, lakes, and other water bodies in this area?Is it coastal, mountainous, desert, etc?What are the water-related risks in this area (floods, droughts, sea-level rise, avalanches, etc)Social system: https://www.census.gov/acs/www/data/data-tables-and-tools/data-profiles/2017/What is the total population in this area?What is the median income level?What are the race and ethnicity percentages?Is it mostly urban or rural?What are the main economic livelihoods in this area (fishing, agriculture, industry, technology, etc.)?Socio-hydrological system:What is the primary source of drinking water for this place?According to OregonWaterStories.com, what are the major water issues that impact people in this place?According to OregonWaterStories.com, what are the human health problems related to water in this area?According to OregonWaterStories.com, what are the economic problems or benefits related to water in this area?According to OregonWaterStories.com, what are the political issues related to water in this area?According to OregonWaterStories.com, what are the cultural issues related to water in this area?Place #2 (answer the same questions as in Place #1)Place #3 (answer the same questions as in Place #1)Conclusion (at least one page)What are the similarities and differences between the three places you chose?What are the human-nature connections you found in these three places?What did you learn about the connection between social and water issues in Oregon?Go back to your definition of a human-water system in the introduction. How did comparing the three human-water systems in Oregon help you understand how humans impact water and how water impact people?
