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Conservation report on Deep Creek State Park Deep Creek State Park is located in Deep Creek MD which is 3 hours and 40 minutes from Young Marine Headquarters. In the state park there is a huge lake with many activities to offer like fishing, boating, and swimming. There’s also many rivers and trails going through the wilderness. During the winter they have resorts where you can find activities such as skiing, snowboarding, and tubing and also learn how to ride with a dog sled team. In the…

Many bad things are happening in our communities, country, and world. If we don’t fix these, something scary and bad will happen that no one will like. There are events that can be a serious issue if not taken care of. People will die and our environment will collapse. These issues must come to a conclusion. Something local has been going on that is not ok. The Flint Water Crisis is something that is ruining lives and the city. This can’t be ignored. In Flint Michigan, lead has gotten into…

The ancient Roman society secured fresh water from local sources like springs and wells. Besides, the society sourced water from private and public owned wells. Ancient Romans also harvested rain water from rooftops that was subsequently diverted into cisterns and jars (Mays, 2010). The traditional water sources did not satisfy the growing needs of the society, particularly the growing urban population. Later on, ancient Roman engineers developed the aqueduct technology that diverted fresh water…

What excess water can do to your foundation walls and basement Too much water in your basement can be problematic. It can damage foundation walls, ruin carpet, discolor furniture, and lead to mold growth. But the most destruction occurs, when water destroys family heirlooms which include family photos and valuable antiques. If you notice water in your basement, don't panic! It's important to find the source. Homeowners should also have a general understanding of how it affects your basements,…

California Water Drought On January 17, 2014 California State Governor Jerry Brown, declared a drought state of emergency. A drought is a period of drier-than-normal conditions that result in water-related problems. This drought was taken seriously and new regulations were established quickly. Although many don’t follow these regulations in order to save water regulations must be implied such as using portable water to wash sidewalks and driveways,runoff when irrigating portable water,using…

The Flint water crisis is a drinking water contamination issue in Flint, Michigan that started in April, 2014. These past 3 years have been an extremely hard time for Flint residents since they have had no proper drinking or bathing water in 2 years, so residents have been taking a stand against the government by carrying around jugs full of dirty, unsafe drinking water coming from their faucets at home to protest against the inaction of the government. The residents have a lot of courage to be…

These were heralded as signs of human ingenuity at the time, however they came at a cost. According to the Hydropower Reform Coalition, a significant decline in water quality is one of the concerns. Organic materials from within and outside the river would build up behind dams and begin to consume a successive amount of oxygen as they decompose. This, in many cases, causes algae and in turn, creates an area that is unable…

Imagine this… muddy water, fish dying, and smelly lakes. Yup. These were the descriptions of the U.S’s waterways before 1972. We were in serious trouble. Some waterways became wasteland of smelly water and floating sludge. All over the country people were troubled about how we employ water and they let the government know. The effect was the Water Act of 1972 and its goals of making water "fishable and swimmable." In 1972, Congress passed a law called The Water Act of 1972 to help protect and…

two it brought up that the water has “Mercury,phosphorous and other hazardous elements.” This makes a big problem for worker trying to save the Everglades. There is hope though as “880 million dollars in state money would go to restore the water quality in the Everglades.” If water is good what still poses a threat? Farming is another big threat. Why? Because much of the former Everglades 50% to be exact was turned into farmland as said in all the sources. For the biggest industry there the…

is surrounded by the West Arm of Lake Nipissing and Lake Nepewassi. Which has led it to become a tourist attraction, tourists came for the great fishing, hunting and nature attractions. Environmental concerns and its indicators: Air pollution, air quality in the Greater Sudbury district has…