Articles related to "Watersheds"

The Chickahominy River watershed is one of hundreds of sub-watersheds of the Chesapeake Bay and includes 470 square miles of the Bay's 64,000 total square miles.

The estuary ecosystem, where ocean saltwater and inland freshwater meet, is large but shallow. A heavy load of nutrients are washing into the bay and fouling the habitat.

Knowing how a watershed works will help the waterwise gardener understand rainwater harvesting.

The Ramsar Convention designated Okavango Delta site provides varied habitat and year-round water. Its protection is critical to humans and wildlife in the area.

Ducks Unlimited, a volunteer-based organization manages conservation programs to re-establish wetland habitats for waterfowl in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Fungal processes that have been a part of balanced ecosystems for thousands of years may prove vital to cleaning up humanity's environmental mistakes.

A former city auditorium-office building-basketball half-court has been transformed into a play place where children, both local and visitors, can learn while having fun.

A five month investigation by the Associated Press has reported medication byproducts in the drinking water of 41 million Americans, but they aren't alone.

Vermont's Green Mountain National Forest was created in response to the catastrophic Great Flood of November 1927 that proved the urgent need for watershed protection.

Pawpaws, enjoyed by mammals, Indians, early settlers, and slaves, are abundant in the park environment. Try a recipe for the wild food or propagate an edible landscape.

Country music, pop music and crooner fans rejoice with the return of kd (Kathryn Dawn) Lang, her new album Watershed and a North American concert tour.

Three years of drought in California restrict Coho salmon from completing their spawning runs, but the Salmon Protection and Watershed Network (SPAWN) helps.

La Sierra Nevada is an isolated mountain, set apart from the Andes chain that runs though Colombia and South America. It is the highest coastal mountain in the world.

Six-legged frogs, chicken waste equivalent to the waste output of 4 major cities, are part of a PBS view that is discomforting. What can be done to stop this pollution?

A spring trip to Talbot County, Maryland, offers both luxury and affordability in a vacation.

Parks Canada receives new priorities for Ontario Rivers, Lakes and Communities along the 386 km waterway connecting Lake Ontario and Georgian Bay.

A clean and orderly community contributes to health and well-being by providing a safe environment and clean water. Join a cleanup project today!

Western Australia Wine Style vs. South Eastern Australia

Country Walking Magazine in 2004 rated Alfred Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk across Britain as the second best walk in world, runner up only to the Milford Sound Track.

Some California schools have the opportunity to become "Ocean Guardians" through a National Marine Sanctuaries grant program that funds local ocean conservation projects.

Ecosystem modeling is a valuable tool for assessing conflicts between environmental policies, quantifying consequences, and making trade-offs clear.

Know the facts and weigh the risks of swimming and fishing in the Maryland and Virginia Chesapeake Bay or eating raw oysters and other seafood.

For anyone who has considered how to have a career that offers a livable salary while it contributes to saving the environment, join the sustainability movement.

Having the know-how of a mechanic can save time and money, but when working with harmful fluids it's vital to understand how to reduce the pollution of toxic chemicals.

Persistent pollutants enter waterways via air, affecting wildlife habitats. Ecosystem protection needs air and water agencies to control organics, mercury and nitrogen.

The unexpected impact of increased corn-ethanol production on a coastal ecosystem illustrates the challenge of creating sustainable solutions to environmental problems.

Bonnie and Clyde were real life Depression Era bank robbers who were portrayed by Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway in this romanticized drama about the criminal couple.

Do we want to restore the environment or the industry?

When searching for new ideas for teaching science to children of all ages, the free articles provided by the NSTA provide a wealth of strategies and science content.

Developers target area surrounding largest rainforest in Central America for hydroelectric dams. Endangered and endemic species as well as indigenous peoples affected.

Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and John F. Kennedy all entered the American Presidency at moments of great fear, yet each man led the nation to greater triumph.

The Friends of Graeme Hall have worked hard to designate 240 acres on the south coast as a national park. In spite of wide public support, the government has yet to act.

Touchstones Museum unites Robert Sanford, Julie Castonguay & Eileen Delehanty Pearkes for a Public Forum & Expert Panel on Water Issues in the Columbia Basin, BC.

Growing demands on dwindling water supplies necessitate wiser management of this precious commodity. Unfortunately, outdated statutes can hamper conservation efforts.

What a thrill it is for this green generation to see the President and the First Lady educating the public on gardening in an environmentally-friendly way.

A sampling of some of the useful information you'll find in E's guide to living lightly.

Variety of species affected show that mercury pollution is widespread. Reproductive and neurological damage seen. Preventing further pollution key to saving wildlife.

Hiking, fishing, kayaking, moose tracking and more in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, offer adventure experiences for novice, experienced and family travellers.

This is an inquiry based program that teaches students how to manage, preserve, and maintain valuable aquatic resources.

Smoked Alaskan Salmon is a favorite of Alaska's residents and summer ushers in the freshest recipes around. This unique smoked summer flavor adds a mouthwatering taste.

With shrinking school budgets, planning a field trip may be a challenge. But these ideas for free outings won't break the bank.

A mining railroad opened caves that are changing our knowledge of human roots and evolution.

The Henry Miller Library on Highway One in Big Sur is a place to discover or re-discover one of America's most important writers of the twentieth century.

Visitors to Niagara Falls will enjoy making stops along the way in Vineland, Jordan Village, and Buffalo to shop, dine or enjoy some berry-picking with the family.

BirdLife International identifies 218 endemic bird areas where it's particularly important to focus on conservation of birds, habitat, and biodiversity.

The Yellow Dog Plains, one of Michigan's last large natural areas, may be subject to acid (sulfide) mining.

Considered one of the greatest Christian albums ever, "Lead Me On" from Amy Grant is celebrated with a new double disc 20th Anniversary Edition CD and a tour this fall.

Thirty-seven years after the passage of the CWA, many rivers remain severely polluted. A new bill brings Clean Water issues back into the public eye.

There is no better way to discover southern France than cruising on the Canal du Midi, past sunflower fields and vineyards, quiet villages and historical cities.

By growing virtual crops with computers, scientists learn how agriculture interacts with the environment at very large scales.