Lake Champlain

Happy 150th Birthday Lake Charles! It’s amazing to think, after 150 years, Lake Charles is still moving forward. Lake Charles is constantly changing, and in 50 years, who knows where it will be. Lake Charles has welcomed new people, new ideas, and new businesses to become a city of kindness and greatness. I believe that in fifty years, Lake Charles will continue to grow and change, and become a bustling city of commerce for the good of its people. The luxuries only provided to some…

should be paying attention to Daphnia Magna is because of pollution in our lakes. This pollution can affect a lot of actions that we do in our daily lives. Pollution can lead to mutations in fish, frogs and other animals that live in water. This can affect our food supply as well as the quality of the food we eat. Another reason recognizing pollution in lakes is a good idea is that it is the first step in reducing pollution in lakes. In the beginning of this project I was looking for a way to…

being responsible and reviewing what the leaders that we vote in power believe in or what they can do for communities and our country. By looking at local and federal election data, and other areas of research, we will see what voters in the Great Lakes states are thinking about when they cast their vote during an elections season. After being divided most of the 20th Century, we will see why voters have directed their loyalty to the Democratic Party but the most important question that we…

species can set up unfavorable relationships with the native species in the invaded ecosystem. Kornis, Sharma, Jake Vander Zanden, and Ricciardi, the scientists behind the study “Invasion Success and Impact of an Invasive Fish, Round Goby, in Great Lakes Tributaries“ (2013), stated that some causes for calamitous relationships are because of “diet and habitat overlap” (p 186). When competing for resources in an environment in which native species typically had no issue, the host species often…

Theocratic Violence: Consequence or Coincidence? The correlation between religion and violence plays an interesting part in the history of the world. While some societies have used their religious principles to positively impact their legacy, other societies may have deteriorated because of them. While religion does not always beget violence, we must accept that in some cases it may. In this essay, we will explore the nature of violence in society and the role that religion played in shaping…

“wish[es] it to be cold, cold on the Great Lakes of Ontario, so that he may come home to [them] as soon as possible” (MacLeod 302). The narrator demonstrates an act of selfishness as he neglects the global consequences that could occur if the Great Lakes freeze. “The effect of the Great Lakes freezing is crucial because it impacts a range of societal benefits provided by the lakes, from hydropower generation to commercial shipping to the fishing industry” (Great Lakes Environmental Research…

A nutrient management plan will be implemented for farmland that borders Lake Okeechobee since this lake is the main cause of algal blooms. [9] The following factors will be used to assess nutrient content on land and will be used to determine how much fertilizer can be used. Livestock population: monitoring livestock population can help estimate potential nutrient content Feed management: Animal feed has various nutrients that can pollute soil and water Farming practices: Farming practices can…

so they do whatever they want. That 's what I did and it didn 't end well. It was 4 years ago on a hot summer day. I was outside playing basketball with my little brother when my grandpa came outside and asked me, “Do you want to go to the lake?” I replied, “Sure, but I can 't swim that good.” He exclaimed, “You can wear one of my life jackets.” I agreed and ran in the house as fast as I could to get dressed and make some food to bring. It was a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, some…

My Aunt Barb suffered from bipolar depression for much of her life. She masked her pain by getting drunk or smoking marijuana. Barb 's lifestyle convinced her to divorce her husband, and the grief worsened her addiction. At many family events, she acted oddly agitated and solemn. I could never tell whether she was intoxicated or high. One day on a ride home from school, my mom told me that my Aunt had committed suicide. Barb went to a motel in Little Falls, Minnesota, and drank a deadly mix of…

company. The company allows employees to have a voice in the company in matters related to its success. A committee of representatives is selected from peers, and this committee meets with the CEO bi-monthly (Arthur Sharplin, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA., 1989). In 1919, the company developed the Lincoln Electric Employees’ Association, which gave employees an outlet for social activities and gave health benefits. Other perks were established and provided to employees, as well.…