Kim Carlson and I hope to find connections between recorded amphibian deformities, organized by county, to other variables. Some of the variables we’re interested in are types of pesticides used, method of application, proximity to agricultural land, type of agriculture, method of irrigation, hydrology patterns, and topography. We do not know what variables will play a significant role to explaining country-wide observations, but preliminary research from the North East suggests that proximity to agricultural land matters.
These tensions lead me to question the future stability of a country which is holding so much in without being allowed to release. Currently the Rwandan government is trying its citizens in local courts across the country using its traditional village legal system, however, it may be necessary to look deeper into the problem. Environmental rehabilitation provides an excellent venue by which to work with one’s neighbors, while at the same time creating or developing relationships and outdoor spaces that can continue to grow over time.