Saints At The River

“River of Renewal” is a documentary that discusses a long-fought battle between American Indians, pitted farmers, and commercial fisherman over 10 million-acre Klamath River Basin, which spreads into the Oregon-California border. The documentary began by displaying graphics and videos of the American Indians’ side of the story. The Native Americans came from a humble background. They just trying to catch enough salmon from the regional water bend. Unfortunately, the amount of water was not enough to sustain the fish population, so the fish population declined and the Native Americans lost a source of food as well as a part of their ceremonial culture. Then, the documentary discusses the farmers’ side of the story. Their side of the story is

Grief is defined as a type of emotional or mental suffering from a loss, sorrow, or regret (Dictionary.com, LLC, 2010). Grief affects people of all ages, races, and sexes around the world. Approximately, 36% of the world’s population does or has suffered from grief and only a mere 10% of these people will seek out help (Theravive, 2009). Once a person is suffering from grief it is important to receive treatment. All too often, people ignore grief resulting in deep depression, substance abuse, and other disorders (Theravive, 2009). Grief counseling is very common and can be very helpful to a person in need of assistance. Grief counseling provides the support, understanding, and

One of the concepts that people do not understand about grief and loss is the general idea of what it is and how it impacts people. According to Teen Health and Wellness’s article “Grief and Loss: Experiencing Loss,” is what happens when you no longer have something or someone that was extremely significant in your life, and the emotions that result are very real to you. You are entitled to these emotions. Many experts believe that the best thing for a person grieving to do is to let themselves feel sad. Lattanzi-Licht writes, common symptoms of grief are: “guilt or anger; restlessness; a sense of unreality about the loss; difficulty sleeping, eating and concentrating; mood changes; a loss of energy; constant thoughts of the

Loss is a phenomenon that is experienced by all. Death is experienced by family members as a unique and elevated form of loss which is modulated by potent stages of grief. Inevitably, everyone will lose someone with whom they had a personal relationship and emotional connection and thus experience an aftermath that can generally be described as grief. Although bereavement, which is defined as a state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one, is a universal experience it varies widely across gender, age, and circumstance (definitions.net, 2015). Indeed the formalities and phases associated with bereavement have been recounted and theorized in literature for years. These philosophies are quite diverse but

How does the river function in the story? Is it a metaphor, a catalyst, or both? Is it a character?

Growing up in a small fishing town afforded me the opportunity to see water in a far different perspective than most. Our waterways acted as food source and livelihood while providing a venue for recreation and aesthetic enjoyment. Because of this, a deep respect for water and environment gripped me at an early age. My fascination with water continued to flourish as I grew and watched my hometown battle both natural and man-made disasters. I actively participated in coastal recovery efforts after many hurricanes and even the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Truly sobering moments come when one is standing center-stage of a disaster realizing how something as seemingly endless as water becomes so quickly scarce. These firsthand experiences piqued my initial interest in water resources and conservation sparking many questions about spatio-temporal patterns in the realm of ecosystem services. These personal factors were a major influence on my decision to apply for enrollment in the Earth Sciences Department at the

The process model of coping with bereavement identified two types of stressors related to bereavement: “loss-oriented stressors and restoration-oriented stressors. Loss-oriented stressors are essentially those that relate directly to the death and the feelings associated with it. These types of stressors include ruminating on the emotions associated with the deceased, concentrating on how life had been prior to the loss, and focusing on the actual circumstances surrounding the death. Restoration-oriented

Death is a universally experienced phenomenon. In the United States alone, over 2.6 million people die each year (Center for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2015). For practitioners, it is of utmost importance to better understand the process of grief to develop better interventions for bereaved individuals.

Grief is a natural response to loss, usually associated with the loss of a loved one. Grief has an emotional response, but can also have physical, cognitive, behavioral, and social responses. Other examples of loss can be the loss of a spouse, family member, job, independence, pet, or physical loss of an object from theft. Grief is an important part of the healing process, and can be one of the most difficult times in a person's life. Human's grieve in a very unique way, but so do other species. Everyone grieves differently.

Bill McEwen in the “ River Plan Too Fishy for my Taste Buds,” exposes that the San Joaquin River restoration has hidden flaws within its complex plan. McEwen supports his claim by explaining the two major problems with the legislation. The author’s purpose is to point out these problems in order to have people take notice in them, and have them see what is going on within the San Joaquin River restoration. The author writes in an informative tone for the locals within the

River, land and natural resources are important parts for people’s daily lives, and its configurations represent how people affected the environment over 150 years. With the improvement of technology, people are able to utilize these technologies to remold the river levee; however, the impacts that came from people also brought some significant changes to the area.

Water is an important resource that maintains life and is arguably the most substantial resource for the essence of life. As humans, we drink water to stay alive. Shift the perspective to an animal the requires water to live, fish for example, without being submerged in the water it would die. The importance of water is crucial to any ecosystem, and imagine an instance where man-made structures inhibit the natural world and could eventually tip an ecosystem out of control. There is a scientific text, based on research, written by the Western Environmental Law Center that argues how the instream flow of the Spokane River needs to be increased for the survival of the fish. They write to the Washington Department of Ecology

The Bighorn River in Montana, that holds a great significance to the state of Montana, is a current example of the importance of preserving natural resources in the world today. This river provides water for agriculture and generates income through recreational uses. Poor river management led to the river having high flows for many years that cost the agriculture industry millions for flooding damage and posed a threat to the limited trout habitat. The residents and storefronts that run along the Bighorn River have formed a community and petitioned to have the river recognized as a major asset to Montana. Their community is determined their protests and petitions will result in receiving funding for higher-quality river management and guaranteed

The Muddy River Restoration Project is currently a highly controversial topic in the realm of environmental ethics. To prevent the recurrence and avoid the detrimental impacts of flooding, members of the greater Boston, Massachusetts area proposed that sections of the Muddy River be diverted and drained, ultimately enabling the floor of the river to be rebuilt. However, with this project came the implication that the entirety of the ecosystem in these parts of the river, plants and animals included, will be destroyed. Once the project is completed and the river is refilled, repopulation will end up occurring by organisms distinct from the initial populace. This paper will assess the underlying ethics behind the Muddy River Restoration Project

This essay explores several models and theories that discuss the complexities of loss and grief. A discussion of the tasks, reactions and understanding of grief through the different stages from infants to the elderly, will also be attempted.