Cape Cod

Karen Minster Rebecca Medley ENG-123 June 14, 2015 Cape Cod’s Housing Crisis Cape Cod is plagued by an economic dilemma: young people, especially young families can not afford to live here. From 2000 to 2010, Cape Cod experienced an exodus of 27% of those between the ages of 25 and 44. One of the major factors in this outmigration is the lack of affordable housing. Affordable housing is defined as a specific, measurable ratio of income-to- housing expense. They are homes made available specifically

Iconic Cape Cod Massachusetts is named after the Atlantic Cod. For centuries, this fish has provided food and trade for New Englanders. In this time, there have been several instances of overfishing by humans from the aboriginal era to colonial times but none so drastic as the present conditions of cod fisheries (Jackson, Kirby, Berger, and Bjorndal, 2001). Overfishing is a human induced occurrence where humans are fishing more than a body of water can sustain. In other words, humans are catching

Cape Cod, a little arm that sticks out into the Atlantic Ocean, is a popular destination all year round but especially in the Summer for beachgoers. Cape Cod was formed about 18,000 years ago when the glaciers started to melt, but how was it formed? It formed through a process called weathering and erosion. Weathering is the process of wearing away or changing the appearance or texture of (something) by long exposure to the water, wind, and even ice. Erosion is the process that takes the results

Many Cape Cod families find it necessary to consider accessibility in designing their kitchen because of a family member with a disability or because of aging family members who are experiencing some physical limitations. At this time, there is no code of accessible design for residential homes. There are, however, sets of guidelines for various levels of home accessibility. Many of the features needed by persons with disabilities are also attractive and useful to others. If you want to make your

Cape Cod, Massachusetts The beaches in Cape Cod attract hordes of visitors every day, most of who are attracted by the sparkling sands and aquamarine waters. The most popular area of the beachside for tourist is the Cape Cod National Seashore in the outer Cape Cod. On the overall, the Sandy beaches in Cape Code stretch some 559 miles. There are several places along the beach where children can enjoy low tide water pools. The other attractions here include clean public bathing waters, waterfront accommodations

Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War by Nathaniel Philbrick Mayflower: A story of courage,community,and war is about the lives of Pilgrims and the new lifestyle they are entering. The mayflower was the ship that transported the Pilgrims to the New World in 1620. Mr.Philbrick discusses the relationships amongst the England Pilgrims and their new neighbors the Native Americans. Upon meeting, there is already distrust between the two groups because they do not fully know each other. The

The Herring River Restoration Project in Cape Cod, Massachusetts is the largest saltwater restoration project of the east coast. It involves many organizations’ support through research and grants to be successful such as Friends of Herring River, The Cape Cod National Seashore, US Fish and Wildlife Service, as well as various other private and governmental organizations. The Herring River Restoration Project centers on the deteriorating dike that was put in place in 1909 which forever changed the

houses. At one point, the fishing fleet of Dennis brought in almost 7,000 tons of fish annually, a staggering number for the 18th and 19th centuries. The completion of the Cape Cod Central Railroad was the first truly transformative event in the village's history. The Cape Cod Branch Railroad, later the Cape Cod Central Railroad and the Old Colony Railroad, reached the village somewhere around 1863-65, with the "South Dennis" and later the "Bass River" stations opening on Great Western Road

Introduction Salt marsh ecosystems are among the most productive ecosystems on earth and provide numerous ecosystem services (Ghorai & Sen, 2015; Charles & Dukes, 2009; Drociak, 2005). These services include biofiltration, gas regulation, carbon and nutrient retention, and physical protection of coastlines from storm surges and coastal flooding (Drociak, 2005; Sweat, 2009; FWC, 2016). Salt marshes act as nurseries and ensure habitat and resources for unique flora, fauna, and microbial communities

Costa Rica One inescapable fact every tourist will notice when visiting Coast Rica is the lush green rainforest, abundance of wild animals and unspoiled beaches. The hideous landscape is home to some of the most amazing animals in Central America such as jaguars and toucans. The warm turquoise waters are great for surfing even as you hike across strings of active volcanoes in the tropical paradise. The popular visitor attractions in Costa Rica include Nosara Beach in Nicoya Peninsula and the Arenal