Articles related to "Floodplains"

Local Floodplain Administrators are responsible for managing floodplains in their jurisdiction. This includes helping citizens and businesses navigate FEMA regulations.

The Okavango River brings water to the Kalahari Desert and forms an oasis that supports a diversity of animals along with eco-tourism.

Although grass lawns are an American tradition, many people are unaware that they have foreign invaders nestled down among the green blades.

The recent terror attacks in Mumbai have cast further doubt as to whether India should retain the right to host the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

Mana Pools is the ideal place to get close to nature. It is a truly remote park, far from any major town or human settlement.

Mali is a fascinating mixture of culture, tradition and myth and continues to draw the intrepid and the curious to its legendary city of Timbuktu.

Urbanization, new dam constructions, groundwater withdrawals and pollution are helping to paint a grim view of the future.

There has been a lot of claims recently that the benefit of the acai berry fruit can aid metabolism and weight loss. But how much truth is there to this claim?

River cane, also known as giant cane or switch cane, is the only member of the bamboo family native to the United States.

Botswana's Okavango Delta offers exotic and unique African Safari experiences. Enjoy Elephant Safaris or Horseback safaris or relax in the Delta in a private camp.

A secret garden teeming with undiscovered wildlife lies in the eastern basin of the Malaysian state of Sabah.

Countries with the least carbon emissions feel the sting of climate change.

Dams affect oceans in a variety of ways by altering the flow of rivers leading into the sea.

Inspired by the fertile floodplains of early civilization, The Kronos Quartet plays music from Palestine, Serbia, Turkey, Iran, Egypt, India and Azerbaijan.

The Açaí palm (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) is a member of the genus Euterpe, which contains seven species of palms native to tropical Central and South America.

A river or stream is more than just moving water. Learn how water, rocks, soil, and debris interact inside a river channel.

Poland stretches from high, Alpine mountains in the south to sandy Baltic beaches in the north. In between there are lakes and forests: a paradise for nature lovers.

As sea level rises, coastal inhabitants respond by building barriers. In the long term, planning that allows wetlands to migrate inland is recommended.

Choosing apartment renters insurance is important to safeguard the renter's belongings as well as their liability if someone is injured at their home.

Tourists know Cambodia's magnificent Angkor Wat and its other World Heritage listed temple, 11th century Preah Vihear, but the kingdom boasts thousands of hidden wonders.

FEMA flood maps can be changed. Some changes are simple and require only a surveyor. Other changes require detailed engineering. Property owners can benefit.

Researchers are slowly learning more about the mysterious pink dolphin, an ancient river whale that is unique to South America's Amazon and Orinoco River basins.

There are nearly 70,000 reported plant poisonings a year in this country on average.

Federally backed flood insurance is expensive for homeowners and businesses. By participating in the CRS, a community can help reduce rates for all its citizens.

Mammoth Cave National Park, while known for its stunning caverns, has much to offer outdoor enthusiasts, fishermen, hikers, and equestrians.