The environment played a significant role in the settlement of the American West from the mid-19th century to the start of WWII. In turn, the settlement of the American West from this time era (mid-19th century to the start of WWII) significantly impacted the environment. Chose a city in the West and create an environmental impact statement in 7 pages in the form of a governmental report that analyzes the development of the area and the interrelationship between the environment and settlement. This report must have the following, which can be used as sub-headings:
1. The report analyzes the development of a selected city and the interrelationship between the environment and settlement.
2. The report expertly includes description of the affected environment.
3. The report includes description of the impact to native species, both flora and fauna
4. The report expertly includes description of air, water, and soil quality impacts.
5. The report expertly includes description of the impacts to historic and cultural sites.
6. The report expertly includes description of social and economic impacts to local communities.
Lastly please be sure the thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. Also, make sure it has clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative and explanation is thorough and insightful with relevant evidence to support claims. Aslo please be sure to use the proper Chicago style citation and bibliography. Be sure that the page numbers where information was taken (from books, journals, etc), in order to write the paper, is present for the footnotes and bibliography.