Rock Creek Park

The most important way is how a bioswale can improve the water quality of stormwater runoff by filtering out contaminants and sediment. For example, if sediment goes directly into creeks and rivers, it changes the habitat that fish need to spawn and survive (“Biofilters For Storm Water Discharge Pollution Removal” ). Also, bioswales try to prevent erosion, and they do this by reducing the velocity of the water so the soil will not

can no longer fish, if any fish survived the polluted water, they are more than likely not safe to eat. In many instances even swimming is no longer safe. One of my favorite things to do as a kid was creeking. I would spend hours in a creek flipping over rocks looking for whatever creature may

restaurants. At night you can experience Nassau’s nightlife at one of the dance clubs, or a timeless beach dive bar. Day Two: Paradise Island The Famous Atlantis Resort leaves something for everyone. Experience the impressive aquarium, and Water Park, or take an underwater tour of “The Dig” a theoretical version of the “Atlantis ruins”. Let’s not forget about the beautiful Casino, delicious restaurants, and entertaining comedy club. If that isn’t enough you can make your way to One & Only

The beauty of not belonging and seclusion from Cane Creek Park create a feeling of wonder and amazement, that makes a person long to go back time after time. The willow trees stand gracefully, and elegantly as they dance around the park and convey positive vibes. There is a dock that contains many mysteries and many unanswered questions. The swing that stands distant from the rest is worn and waits for the next child to find it and to find comfort in it. There is also the rippling water and the curiosities

union as the 24th state on August 10, 1821 from Missouri Territory). It’s located in the Ozark Mountains 43 miles south of Springfield, near the Arkansas state line as well as on Lake Taneycomo, near the Bull Shoals lake, Table Rock Dam, and Table Rock Lake and State Park. A city of less than 7,000 permanent residents, Branson attracts up to 7 million tourists with vacationers swelling it’s population of 65,000 during peak season The region where the Ozark Mountains are located is more dramatic than

When you’re flying over south-east Queensland and underneath you are the distinctive, sinuous curves of the Brisbane River, you know you’re home. The river is why our city is here. Its waters carved the landscape out of ancient rock and laid down fertile flood plains. It’s a highway and an obstacle to passage. Even in modern times, there are Brisbanites who rarely venture across the river to suburbs on the other side. A source of food and water, transport, communication and recreation over millennia;

bill into law that established the Yellowstone region of what is now Wyoming, Montana and Idaho as the worlds first National Park. The park was not greeted with much local support following its creation. Those living in the Yellowstone area believed their economy and industry would suffer after the lands fell under government control. To the contrary the towns bordering the park have boomed as a result of their proximity. After seeing the environmental, cultural and monetary results, the nature conservation

A tlanta is a very culturally rich and is also full of important history. Atlanta's attractions are known the world over for its parks, sports teams, shopping, museums, and entertainment. Atlanta was founded on December 29, 1847 where two railroads meet. It was originally inhabited by Creek and Cherokee Indians. In Atlanta I would like to see Stone Mountain, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site, The Varsity, and Tech Tower at Georgia Tech. Stone Mountain is the large mass of granite located

and thus are rarely seen by park visitors. There are four common species of bats, raccoon, porcupines, and many species of squirrels, rabbits, voles, mice, and shrews. The Marmot, Uinta ground squirrel, least chipmunk, golden-mantled ground squirrel and American red squirrel are commonly encountered by park visitors. Weasel species, including badgers, river otters, and American pine martins are also prevalent in the park. Beaver were almost trapped out of the park, but today, their populations

available. School groups come to the national park to study the rainforest, adjacent intertidal marine life, fore dune vegetation, geology and human impact on the environment. There are also many farming businesses around the area. Vegetable and fruit farming, dairy farming, beef cattle farming, poultry farming and bee keeping can all be found in the Noosa