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Creek. Other factors including canopy cover, and urban runoff could have also altered water quality. I infer that the water quality was affected more by other factors. The two sites with about the same amount of human activity were McKinney Falls State Park and Bulls Creek. On the other hand, Wild Basin swimming is not allowed. Our results showed that the order from greatest to least amount of nitrate and phosphorous concentration was Bulls Creek, McKinney Falls, and Wild Basin at the lowest. Hence, because

Sandi Miller April 21, 2013 A Childhood to Remember Memorial Splash Park has gone through the early planning stages. It is now time to take what the committee has composed on paper, and turn it into a reality. The planning stages has taken a total of three months to accurately address timing,

The demographics estimated for Lapeer, the population in 2015 was 30,402, Lapeer population in 2010 was 30,749 and population in 2000 30,789, as we can see the population has not change in the last 15 years. Population density is 254 people per square mile. Lapeer is a small urban city we have 12,866, Renter-occupied apartments and homes Lapeer was hit by the real estate bang then bust. It enticed many first time buyers and lower income buyers, many of whom had purchased with little or no money down

we benefit from these services since they typically aren’t something we are used to paying for. Still, people benefit from the services offered by ecosystems everyday. Within cities, urban parks can be found throughout the USA. Some are home to forests, wetlands, grasslands, while others are manicured parks where plants and animals have adapted to form novel ecosystems. Nevertheless, measuring the economic value of those services, whether they are from novel or natural has always been a challenge

include. This model playground stage grew into the small parks where trees, shrubs, lagoons, walks, grass expanses, and carriage drives were installed to the playgrounds. In 1898, the Municipal Science Club began studying Chicago's need for additional “breathing spaces,” and in the following year the mayor created the Special Park Commission (SPC) to create municipal playgrounds in the city's most densely populated neighborhoods. The South Park Commission became the most involved in this effort to

Tropical Park has always been where my heart lies since I was a child. My mother would take me to the park every Sunday until I was a teenager. At this park we would have a picnic and then go to this steep hill at the end of the park and slide down using a cut out cardboard box. I chose to come clean up at this park because it brings me a lot of happy memories about my childhood. This park is absolutely gorgeous. It has a lot of different activities going on daily and even has a space to bring your

informant and the urban residents provides background information concerning the park, analyzing the importance of the park over the years, and also getting opinions and attitudes of the park users. Based on this information, analysis of the goals for the park are developed and articulated in well architectural drawings that will play part in setting the platform for the eventual redesign and development of the park. 1.1 Architecture Architecture can be seen as the process and product of planning

Women both young and old have found solitude in services that Silverbackks provide. SilverSparkle is another program designed to cater to women, mostly teen girls wishing to go to prom. Silversparkle is a prom closet. Prom dresses are expensive, some girls don’t get to go to prom because they can not afford a dress. That stigma is no longer a problem. Most dresses are only worn once and have a lot of life still left in them. Prom is a big deal, and every girl should get the chance to go and not

has fifty-two state parks that offer a variety of recreation and entertainment options. These state parks play a vital role in the historical education of our great state. A few of the options include; visiting a prehistoric Indian mound, digging for diamonds, viewing Civil War battle grounds, or just enjoying the many great outdoor adventures. Although there are many options, one of my favorite places to visit has always been Old Washington Historic State Park. This park is located in Hempstead

Explore the crystalline waters of the largest lake in Hill Country. Placed close to Austin, Lake Travis is a surprising spot of green next to one of Texas's largest cities. While Austin may have all of the hustle and bustle of a big city, this lake is a pleasant escape from the concrete jungle. From Lake Travis houseboat rentals, visitors can unwind within the tranquil setting of wildlife and open waters. Whether you love to water ski during the summer or want a romantic vacation, Lake Travis boat