Articles related to "Dam"
Deadliest Flood in US History
Excluding the floods caused by hurricanes, the worst and deadliest flood in the US occurred on May 31, 1889 when the South Fork Dam burst.
deadliest flood in us history • johnstown pennsylvania destroyed in the great floo • excluding floods caused by hurricanes worst deadli • 2200 people lost their lives damage estimated $17 • 1879 south fork hunting and fishing club summer re
Excluding the floods caused by hurricanes, the worst and deadliest flood in the US occurred on May 31, 1889 when the South Fork Dam burst.
deadliest flood in us history • johnstown pennsylvania destroyed in the great floo • excluding floods caused by hurricanes worst deadli • 2200 people lost their lives damage estimated $17 • 1879 south fork hunting and fishing club summer re
Benefits of Grand Coulee Dam
Grand Coulee Dam first generated electricity in 1941. It fueled the American war machine in the Pacific Northwest during World War II. Other advantages were gained too.
grand coulee dam • columbia river • washington • longview • vancouver
Grand Coulee Dam first generated electricity in 1941. It fueled the American war machine in the Pacific Northwest during World War II. Other advantages were gained too.
grand coulee dam • columbia river • washington • longview • vancouver
Tragedy in the Three Gorges
An "introductory briefing" regarding the crisis and controversy surrounding the Three Gorges Dam Project underway at Sandouping, China.
three gorges • dam • watershed • yangtze • river
An "introductory briefing" regarding the crisis and controversy surrounding the Three Gorges Dam Project underway at Sandouping, China.
three gorges • dam • watershed • yangtze • river
Merrimack Village Dam Cam
Removing derelict dams improves riparian wildlife habitat, improves habitat for fisheries, reduces public utility liability, and provides recreational opportunities.
dam removals • benefits of removing dams • dam cam • merrimack village dam • derelict dams
Removing derelict dams improves riparian wildlife habitat, improves habitat for fisheries, reduces public utility liability, and provides recreational opportunities.
dam removals • benefits of removing dams • dam cam • merrimack village dam • derelict dams
Conception of Grand Coulee Dam
Grand Coulee Dam was one of the largest man-made structures on the earth at the time it was completed in 1941. Its electricity was essential for World War II projects.
grand coulee dam • columbia river • washington • ernest lister • u.s. bureau of reclamation
Grand Coulee Dam was one of the largest man-made structures on the earth at the time it was completed in 1941. Its electricity was essential for World War II projects.
grand coulee dam • columbia river • washington • ernest lister • u.s. bureau of reclamation
Construction of Grand Coulee Dam
It took time to get funding to build Grand Coulee Dam. But once federal money was reserved for the project, construction got under way. Even so, it still took 7 years.
grand coulee dam • columbia river • washington state • u.s. bureau of reclamation • mwak
It took time to get funding to build Grand Coulee Dam. But once federal money was reserved for the project, construction got under way. Even so, it still took 7 years.
grand coulee dam • columbia river • washington state • u.s. bureau of reclamation • mwak
"Send Coffins"
It still ranks as one of the worst disasters in American History. What made this event all the more tragic was that it could have been prevented.
johnstown flood • 1889 • south fork dam
It still ranks as one of the worst disasters in American History. What made this event all the more tragic was that it could have been prevented.
johnstown flood • 1889 • south fork dam
Rob Van Dam - Is ECW the place for him?
Is ECW the place for Mr. Monday Night Rob Van Dam?
rob van dam • ecw • wwf • wcw • pro-wrestling
Is ECW the place for Mr. Monday Night Rob Van Dam?
rob van dam • ecw • wwf • wcw • pro-wrestling
Hydroelectric Power Plants
This article discusses the functioning of a hydroelectric power plant and its importance to the world today.
hydroelectricity • hydroelectric power plant • dam • turbine • generator
This article discusses the functioning of a hydroelectric power plant and its importance to the world today.
hydroelectricity • hydroelectric power plant • dam • turbine • generator
Garden, Conservation, Red Tape
When we purchased the land, we learnt that originally there had been a good stand of Backwood trees growing naturally on the property. We decided to restore a small forest of the Acacias as our conservation gesture.
backwood trees • garden planning • tree planting
When we purchased the land, we learnt that originally there had been a good stand of Backwood trees growing naturally on the property. We decided to restore a small forest of the Acacias as our conservation gesture.
backwood trees • garden planning • tree planting
La Amistad Biosphere Reserve
Developers target area surrounding largest rainforest in Central America for hydroelectric dams. Endangered and endemic species as well as indigenous peoples affected.
central american rainforest • hydroelectric dams • la amistad biosphere reserve • world heritage site • endemic species
Developers target area surrounding largest rainforest in Central America for hydroelectric dams. Endangered and endemic species as well as indigenous peoples affected.
central american rainforest • hydroelectric dams • la amistad biosphere reserve • world heritage site • endemic species
World Ecosystems in Danger
Urbanization, new dam constructions, groundwater withdrawals and pollution are helping to paint a grim view of the future.
conversion of land to agriculture • urban-industrial developments • new dam construction • building dikes and levees • large-scale river diversion
Urbanization, new dam constructions, groundwater withdrawals and pollution are helping to paint a grim view of the future.
conversion of land to agriculture • urban-industrial developments • new dam construction • building dikes and levees • large-scale river diversion
Kid's Math Review with China Facts and Figures
A China themed math review using facts and figures is fun and effective. The Beijing 2008 Olympics provide great material for learning or practicing math basics.
kids' educational activities • kid’s math review using china facts figures • children's practice with higher numbers combined w • basic math review based on china • fun numerical china facts
A China themed math review using facts and figures is fun and effective. The Beijing 2008 Olympics provide great material for learning or practicing math basics.
kids' educational activities • kid’s math review using china facts figures • children's practice with higher numbers combined w • basic math review based on china • fun numerical china facts
Central Pennsylvania Attractions and Sites
From scenic farmlands to drives along the Susquehanna River, Central Pennsylvania offers unique experiences such as walking in old growth forests or sampling local food.
visit central pa • susquehanna river dam • lewisburg pa area • snyder county attractions • mt pleasant mills pa
From scenic farmlands to drives along the Susquehanna River, Central Pennsylvania offers unique experiences such as walking in old growth forests or sampling local food.
visit central pa • susquehanna river dam • lewisburg pa area • snyder county attractions • mt pleasant mills pa
Important Spring Art Days of Denver
This Spring delivers a showcase of artists and important shows that are giving an energized lift to the new art city, Denver, Colorado.
scott fraser • fort collins museum of contemporary art • lab at belmar • comics as art • still life
This Spring delivers a showcase of artists and important shows that are giving an energized lift to the new art city, Denver, Colorado.
scott fraser • fort collins museum of contemporary art • lab at belmar • comics as art • still life
Holiday Art Activities
Art Teachers, or parents and care givers running holiday workshops, appreciate art based activities and excursions to make the holiday break fun, educational and rewardin
art based vacation activities • water activities • water play • express gratitude • artistic response
Art Teachers, or parents and care givers running holiday workshops, appreciate art based activities and excursions to make the holiday break fun, educational and rewardin
art based vacation activities • water activities • water play • express gratitude • artistic response
Iguazu Falls
The Iguazu Falls are one of the natural wonders of the world and are one of the most spectacular sights on the continent.
iguazu falls • brazil tours • argentina tours • iguazu falls on the border of paraguay • waterfall paraguay
The Iguazu Falls are one of the natural wonders of the world and are one of the most spectacular sights on the continent.
iguazu falls • brazil tours • argentina tours • iguazu falls on the border of paraguay • waterfall paraguay
Non-Violent Protest
Native Americans fought for civil liberties through politcal activism, founding groups like the Four Mother's Society and the Congress of American Indians.
activism • grass roots • society of american indians • four mother's society • national congress of american indians
Native Americans fought for civil liberties through politcal activism, founding groups like the Four Mother's Society and the Congress of American Indians.
activism • grass roots • society of american indians • four mother's society • national congress of american indians
Top Canadian Movies at VIFF
The Stone Angel, Up the Yangtze, The Green Chain and What Happened Last Summer are some of the top Canadian movies at this year's Vancouver International Film Festival.
canadian movies • vancouver international film festival • viff • the stone angel • up the yangtze river
The Stone Angel, Up the Yangtze, The Green Chain and What Happened Last Summer are some of the top Canadian movies at this year's Vancouver International Film Festival.
canadian movies • vancouver international film festival • viff • the stone angel • up the yangtze river
Silica is a Worry Beyond Just the Workplace
crystalline silica • silica dust • adverse effects • luns • lung cancer
crystalline silica • silica dust • adverse effects • luns • lung cancer
Review of Messian Dread's debut
Where has all the good dub gone? Apparently to mp3.com.
dub • jamaican dub music • mp3.com • messian dread 1 • review
Where has all the good dub gone? Apparently to mp3.com.
dub • jamaican dub music • mp3.com • messian dread 1 • review
TEMPERATURE KEYS RESULTS
Temperature sensitive fishing approaches.
fish • temperature • seasons • trout • bass
Temperature sensitive fishing approaches.
fish • temperature • seasons • trout • bass
SAVING SALAR SUPREME: ATLANTIC SALMON NEED HELP
Atlantic salmon records and recovery
fishing • flyfishing • atlantic salmon • conservation • fisheries
Atlantic salmon records and recovery
fishing • flyfishing • atlantic salmon • conservation • fisheries
The Best Asian Movies at VIFF
The Sun Also Rises, 3 Days to Forever and Bing Ai are among some of the best Asian movies at VIFF. From China and Indonesia, watch documentaries and narrative features.
asian movies • vancouver international film festival • viff • the sun also rises • 3 days to forever
The Sun Also Rises, 3 Days to Forever and Bing Ai are among some of the best Asian movies at VIFF. From China and Indonesia, watch documentaries and narrative features.
asian movies • vancouver international film festival • viff • the sun also rises • 3 days to forever
Water, Water No Where
Water is the most vital resource to mankind, yet the Middle East lacks sufficient water resources for growth and stability. The next major war in the Middle East will probably be over water, not oil.
water • resource • hydrogeological • resevoir • table
Water is the most vital resource to mankind, yet the Middle East lacks sufficient water resources for growth and stability. The next major war in the Middle East will probably be over water, not oil.
water • resource • hydrogeological • resevoir • table
Leave It to Beaver Families, or Rodent Family Values
Beavers build strong dams and even stronger families
beavers • family values • animal parenting • rodent family life • beaver families
Beavers build strong dams and even stronger families
beavers • family values • animal parenting • rodent family life • beaver families
Ponding Under Trees-- It's a Shady Practice, but not Illegal!
Can you enjoy a water garden under the trees? I certainly do! This article will consider location, building, and plants. Future articles will discuss the filter and cleaning needs of the shady pond.
shady pond • shady water garden • pond liner • plants • lily
Can you enjoy a water garden under the trees? I certainly do! This article will consider location, building, and plants. Future articles will discuss the filter and cleaning needs of the shady pond.
shady pond • shady water garden • pond liner • plants • lily
Architectural Visions
Take a brief visit to the cities of tomorrow through the masterful hand of Hugh Ferriss.
hugh ferriss • architecture • art • rendering • illustration
Take a brief visit to the cities of tomorrow through the masterful hand of Hugh Ferriss.
hugh ferriss • architecture • art • rendering • illustration
Camping '99 Destination Series: Flaming Gorge Nat. Rec. Area
Located in southwestern Wyoming and northeastern Utah, this NRA offers an abundance of outdoor activities. The beautiful Green River and Red Canyon combine for spectacular scenic beauty. The region is America's "Wild West" and a place of endless opportunities.
camping • campgrounds • wyoming • utah • flaming gorge national recreation area
Located in southwestern Wyoming and northeastern Utah, this NRA offers an abundance of outdoor activities. The beautiful Green River and Red Canyon combine for spectacular scenic beauty. The region is America's "Wild West" and a place of endless opportunities.
camping • campgrounds • wyoming • utah • flaming gorge national recreation area
Malaysian Penan
Catch 22. The Malaysian government has refused to grant land rights to the Sarawak Penan until they agree to settle in sedentary colonies, renouncing a nomadic lifestyle.
asian indigenous • malaysian indigenous • sarawak forest • sarawak people • borneo indigenous
Catch 22. The Malaysian government has refused to grant land rights to the Sarawak Penan until they agree to settle in sedentary colonies, renouncing a nomadic lifestyle.
asian indigenous • malaysian indigenous • sarawak forest • sarawak people • borneo indigenous
AN HISTORICAL LOOK AT FISHING IN THE NORTH EAST
A History of Fishing in New England and the Northeast
fish • fishing • fisherman • fishermen • angler
A History of Fishing in New England and the Northeast
fish • fishing • fisherman • fishermen • angler
Frank Slide
In the early hours of April 29, 1903, a giant rockslide tumbled down Turtle Mountain and struck the town of Frank, burying a mine and killing more than 70 people.
frank slide • crowsnest pass • rockslide • avalanche • turtle mountain
In the early hours of April 29, 1903, a giant rockslide tumbled down Turtle Mountain and struck the town of Frank, burying a mine and killing more than 70 people.
frank slide • crowsnest pass • rockslide • avalanche • turtle mountain
Mount Pleasant, a Vancouver Neighbourhood
Mount Pleasant, a Vancouver neighbourhood, was one of the first areas developed in the city. Learn about the history of this working class area in VanCity, Canada.
mount pleasant • vancouver neighbourhood • history of • working class • vancity canada
Mount Pleasant, a Vancouver neighbourhood, was one of the first areas developed in the city. Learn about the history of this working class area in VanCity, Canada.
mount pleasant • vancouver neighbourhood • history of • working class • vancity canada
News from the Global Warming Front
A summary of some of the latest scientific developments and findings regarding climate change.
global warming • climate change • arctic sea ice • arctic • carbon dioxide
A summary of some of the latest scientific developments and findings regarding climate change.
global warming • climate change • arctic sea ice • arctic • carbon dioxide
Top Castles in Germany (Palatinate)
The Palatinate Forest with its bizarre rock formations is a hiker's paradise and has countless medieval castles. Altdahn and Berwartstein are among the most impressive.
pfaelzer burgen berwartstein altdahn neudahn • palatinate forest • medieval castles pfalz west germany • rock climbing and hiking in germany • robber knight hans trapp trodt
The Palatinate Forest with its bizarre rock formations is a hiker's paradise and has countless medieval castles. Altdahn and Berwartstein are among the most impressive.
pfaelzer burgen berwartstein altdahn neudahn • palatinate forest • medieval castles pfalz west germany • rock climbing and hiking in germany • robber knight hans trapp trodt
Trail Review, Bronx River Parkway Bicycle Sundays '97 Schedule
Bronx River Parkway
bronx river parkway • county center in whiteplaines
Bronx River Parkway
bronx river parkway • county center in whiteplaines
Pirates, Privateers and Buccaneers
The first part of the eighteenth century was the Golden Age of Pirates! The very word caused men's (and women's) hearts to fail!
pirates • buccaneers • adventures
The first part of the eighteenth century was the Golden Age of Pirates! The very word caused men's (and women's) hearts to fail!
pirates • buccaneers • adventures
Loss of Louisiana's Marine Habitat
Take a journey through the coastal wetlands of Louisiana with Photographer CC Lockwood and Painter Rhea Gary as they document the loss of marine and estuarine habitat
marsh mission • coastal erosion • cc lockwood • rhea gary • disappearing wetlands
Take a journey through the coastal wetlands of Louisiana with Photographer CC Lockwood and Painter Rhea Gary as they document the loss of marine and estuarine habitat
marsh mission • coastal erosion • cc lockwood • rhea gary • disappearing wetlands
Vermont
In his poetry, Robert Frost wrote about Vermont's nature and rugged terrain. Today hikers can experience the poetry by hiking the same trails once traveled by Frost.
robert frost • hiking • green mountains • vermont • poetry
In his poetry, Robert Frost wrote about Vermont's nature and rugged terrain. Today hikers can experience the poetry by hiking the same trails once traveled by Frost.
robert frost • hiking • green mountains • vermont • poetry
Californians Size Up the Pacific Northwest
California and Pacific Northwest wines compared.
pacific • northwest • wine • vitis vinifera • viticulture
California and Pacific Northwest wines compared.
pacific • northwest • wine • vitis vinifera • viticulture
Alternative Amsterdam Museums
The Dutch capital may be a hub of culture, history and art but in keeping with its salacious nature it also boasts several museums of a slightly less orthodox nature...
alternative amsterdam museums • amsterdam's sex marijuana and torture museums • amsterdam's sex museums • sex museum amsterdam • venustempel
The Dutch capital may be a hub of culture, history and art but in keeping with its salacious nature it also boasts several museums of a slightly less orthodox nature...
alternative amsterdam museums • amsterdam's sex marijuana and torture museums • amsterdam's sex museums • sex museum amsterdam • venustempel
American Orchestra in North Korea
Classical music takes a stab at diplomacy as the New York Philharmonic plans a tour of North Korea, hoping to improve relations between two hostile nations.
new york philharmonic • north korea • zarin mehta • classical music diplomacy • cultural ambassador
Classical music takes a stab at diplomacy as the New York Philharmonic plans a tour of North Korea, hoping to improve relations between two hostile nations.
new york philharmonic • north korea • zarin mehta • classical music diplomacy • cultural ambassador
Any Given Saturday Getting Better
A two-of-three winner as a juvenile, Any Given Saturday won the Sam F. Davis Stakes in his 2007 debut, then cooled off. Now, he' s won the Haskell and Brooklyn Handicaps.
any given saturday-3 straight • todd pletcher • garrett gomez • brooklyn handicap • haskell invitational handicap
A two-of-three winner as a juvenile, Any Given Saturday won the Sam F. Davis Stakes in his 2007 debut, then cooled off. Now, he' s won the Haskell and Brooklyn Handicaps.
any given saturday-3 straight • todd pletcher • garrett gomez • brooklyn handicap • haskell invitational handicap
Holiday Travel Bargains and Deals
The holiday season is the busiest for travel, to family reunions or romantic getaways, skiing or the beach. There are airline and hotel discounts and deals, though.
holiday travel airline bargains discounts • family gay and lesbian senior adventure travel tou • visit tahiti bora bora moorea • river cruises china yangtze • world's largest power plant
The holiday season is the busiest for travel, to family reunions or romantic getaways, skiing or the beach. There are airline and hotel discounts and deals, though.
holiday travel airline bargains discounts • family gay and lesbian senior adventure travel tou • visit tahiti bora bora moorea • river cruises china yangtze • world's largest power plant
Quotable Poetry Quotes
"I didn't know something with just words could sound so good!" -David, 4th grader ...find more gems inside!
poetry • quotes
"I didn't know something with just words could sound so good!" -David, 4th grader ...find more gems inside!
poetry • quotes
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