Topics for student-led, point-counterpoint debates on ecological issues with social relevance

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To sign up for a debate, e-mail Heather Rasmussen (Jim Ehleringer's Assistant) and provide the following:
your name
preferred topic
preferred side of the debate topic

Date Topic Student 1 pro Student 2 pro Student 3 con Student 4 con
4 - Oct Wildfires should be not suppressed. Heidi McCoy Justin Kirkham Breton Yates Chad Walhquist
16 - Oct We should remove the dam at Glen Canyon. Bryndon Hatch Kellie Littlefield James Farley David Cowart
18 - Oct Wolves should be allowed to expand throughout the West. Matt Schapper Stephen Kasteler Brad Erkkila
23 - Oct Salt Lake City residents should be required to adopt xeriscaping. Ben Quigley Jake Peterson Jeb Williamson Amber Walter
30 - Oct We should constrain human atmospheric and waste inputs into the Great Salt Lake. James Farley Darin Johnson Ben Quigley
1 - Nov We should change grazing policies in Utah. Elzard Sikkema Calah Seese Brad Olsen Justin Leavitt
13 - Nov Steps should be taken to protect the Wasatch forests from human impacts. Stephen Kasteler Matt Schapper Breton Yates Chad Walhquist
15 - Nov Global warming is natural. Phil Swink Darin Johnson Sarah Gaines Kyle Logan
20 - Nov We should reduce C02 emissions. Justin Leavitt Justine Jedlicka Josh Barnett Brydon Manning
27 - Nov Aquatic species should have acccess to water before irrigation needs. Erin Moulding James Farley David Cowart Jason House
4 - Dec We should control the spread of invasive species. Megan Frischknecht Alex Fauver Andrew Bergeson Ann Marie Raymondi