When my father was twelve, he and his father built a small cabin in the town of Haverhill, New Hampshire. My grandfather has since passed away, but the cabin remains within my family. My childhood was spent driving the five hours to that cabin and then driving all around the state because we were so far from civilization. The town has since developed, but not until fairly recently. One of the places that my family most commonly frequented was Lake Winnipesaukee. One of my dogs even learned to swim at the lake after chasing a flock of sucks off of a dock. We spent an hour trying to lure her back to the shore – she loved the lake just as much as we did. This assignment has encouraged me to do research on the lake that shaped my childhood and founded my love for New Hampshire and for water itself. Apparently, most professionals consider the state of Lake Winnipesaukee to be “good,” other research would show that the overall quality of the lake has been in a declining state for the past ten years. The beach has experienced closings due to e. Coli, which, according to the Center for Disease Control, can cause abdominal cramping and several bowel issues. The lake has also experienced a decrease in wildlife populations, namely of fish and loon (Winnipesaukee Gateway). …show more content…
The lake receives all of the storm runoff water from the land around it which is what causes the lake to be overrun with phosphorus. Phosphorus is actually considered a nutrient for the lake and is essential for the survival of a lot of the lake’s plant life. However, too much of the element impacts the biodiversity of the lake: there is a large increase in algae, which in turn, affects the rest of the life in the lake. Winnipesaukee Gateway lists more effects: decrease in water clarity, increased chlorophyll-a, increased cloudiness of the water, and decreased oxygen
Tule Lake Committee. Kinenhi: Reflections on Tule Lake. San Francisco: The Tule Lake Committee, 1980.
INTRODUCTION: There are over 50 lakes and ponds in Cumberland County, Maine, all of various sizes and shapes. Many of these lakes serve different purposes, from hydrating plants to being a source of water for both animals and humans. With this responsibility, comes the question, are these ponds and lakes safe drinking water for animals and humans? Contaminated water poses a risk for both humans and animals.
The effect of the Everglades in water supply is wildlife. One effect of this is, the water is dirty and unclean with mercury, phosphorus, and other hazardous waste. As a result of that, the water is killing the animals. In passage one it states,”Quantity and diversity of the wetlands wildlife
n the two written passages, the two detailed descriptions of Okefenokee Swamp written by two different authors, both seem to be factual, however when it is put together as a combination, it shows that at least one author is informing us about the Swamp, meanwhile, the other is entertaining us with figurative language about the Swamp.
The Teton Wilderness borders the south end of Yellowstone, the western side of Washakie Wilderness, the eastern side of Grand Teton National Park, and the northern region of the Mt Leidy Highlands. This wilderness area spans for 584,708 acres and is located in the state of Wyoming. The Continental Divide runs straight through Teton Wilderness which constructs one of the most interesting hydrological features across the country. This feature is called Two Oceans Pass. The reason why this place is so amazing is because there is a place where water is actually covering the Continental Divide which allows fish to swim from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean drainages. This wilderness area is managed by the Forest Service, and it was declared a wilderness area by Congress in 1964.
The “better story” is not always the one that is easy to believe. Sure, all the hypotheses are possible, but there is quite a fine line between the better story, and an absurd story. We only know so much about our characters in the story of In the Lake of the Woods. As for what is the truth, what really happened, well that’s up to the reader.
Many of the adventures and memories around the secluded pond in southern Indiana faded away with the summer sun, but the wholesome values passed on to me are immensely more important than any formula will ever be. Through everything that my family has overcome, hardship and triumph, every summer we are able to gather under the pavilion. As we walk away on Sunday evening, we are inspired by the heroic tradition of our family, and also motivated to be as brave and courageous as the family members that came before
Many of the Chesapeake Bay’s inhabitants are unaware of the destruction they are triggering. The Chesapeake Bay is a local estuary in the watershed near our home in Loudoun County Virginia. With its monumental size, various problems occurring are anticipated. Pollution is the leading factor in this great body of water’s downfall. Without proper control being taken, this neighboring site of leisure, food resource, and tourist income will suffer and continue to decline. The cleanliness of the Chesapeake Bay is declining over time causing harm to many species that call the Bay their home.
There is an important crisis in the Indian River Lagoon that nobody really wants to address. Why? Well, if everyone knew that the lagoon was so polluted, nobody would swim in it. In fact, the five counties bordering the 156 miles of the lagoon could suffer extreme economic loss. If tourists don’t come to visit the area, then the beach-side shops will certainly decrease in number, leaving more people without a job. Have you ever been outside during season (mainly early January through late March)? The snowbirds (people that come down to Florida to wait out the winter) are all over the place. They make up for a large amount of the purchases during that time. If these people think the lagoon is polluted, they might decide to go somewhere else
We all need to help our lakes. Right now lake Erie and other water sources have dangerous Algae Blooms that's corrupting the water that's in them. In the past we have polluted our streams like in 1960’s. We just kept dumping pollutants from factories in Lake Erie, and the government payed no attention to it.
The current size, inherent values, and economic status of the United States owes greatly to the paramount figures and events that took place during the Early National Period of the country. However, while there is no doubt that such events- and the figures behind them- were of great importance and have molded the country into the pristine product that it is today, the various construction projects of that time have gone largely unnoticed. Canals, being one of the most prominent advances in transportation, are prime examples of forgotten catalysts of the American nation. The construction of canals- particularly the Erie Canal- during the 19th century played a key role in the geographic, economic, and cultural development of the country by
Buckeye Lake is a very important place to a lot of people in central Ohio. After the Ohio Canal was shut down in 1894 the lake became a state park, with the lake itself covering 4000 acres and having thirty miles of shoreline (Buckeye Lake, para. 12). The lake became a vacation spot for families across central Ohio, looking for a day or weekend of leisure, earning it the nickname “Playground of Ohio”, a place close to home where they could swim and play in the water. It became even more popular when cottages, hotels, businesses, and even an amusement park starting popping up along the banks of the
Latham, A., Wright, E., & Tsang, A. (n.d.). Pollution's Effects on the Great Lakes Ecosystem: Introduction and Background. Pollution's Effects on the Great Lakes Ecosystem: Introduction and Background. Retrieved May 28, 2014, from http://sitemaker.umich.edu/section5group1/introduction_and_background
In the Lake of the Woods is a fictional mystery written by Tim O'Brien. Through the book we learn that our lovers, husbands, and wives have qualities beyond what our eyes can see. John Wade and Kathy are in a marriage so obscure that their secrets lead to an emotional downfall. After John Wade loss in his Senatorial Campaign, his feeling towards Kathy take on a whole different outlook. His compulsive and obsessive behavior causes Kathy to distance herself from him. His war experience and emotional trauma are a major cause for his strange behavior. We remain pondering about Kathy's mysterious disappearance, which becomes fatal for her. Possible scenarios are presented in eight chapters marked 'Hypothesis', these chapters add a mysterious twist which can change our train of thought to 'maybe' or 'perhaps' this is the truth.
When I was three years old, I spent my summer in a pond by my home chasing frogs and snakes. When I was five years old, my mother found me sleeping under a mare with her foal. When I was fifteen I spent my spare time working for a family friend’s thoroughbred farm. However, my first love for animal care was born when I was nineteen when I first held an owl. I was an extremely fortunate child to grow up in the Maine wilderness as I did, learning to marvel at the raw beauty of nature at a young age. I attended a nature themed summer camp every year throughout my youth, learning about the sciences of soil and water systems and how they impacted the animals around them. I took every opportunity to immerse myself in animals at any opportunity, from