Articles about rivers

The Potomac River Achieves First Place!

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Tony Simeone

American Rivers is a Washington D.C.-based organization working to protect and restore the nation’s rivers and streams. Each year they honor our nation’s river systems. This year, the top “honor” goes to the Potomac River. Notice I have not yet … Continue reading →

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Dams: You Decide Whether They are Good or Bad

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Tony Simeone

Dams have been and continue to be very important resources to a country’s development. Before the availability of alternative energy sources, power generated by the flow of water had been nature’s best option. Electricity drives today’s world – a world … Continue reading →

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Agricultural Nutrient Run-off: “Like Death by 1,000 Cuts.”

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Tony Simeone

There is a special sensation that comes from a long ride that passes green fields. Some of those fields produce grains for human consumption. Some produce grass used for grazing cows and sheep and horses. With heads down, these animals … Continue reading →

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