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Paddle Trails
In 1996, a group of grassroots leaders gathered to discuss what they could do to stimulate the economy for communities located along the Roanoke River in eastern North Carolina. The group, which eventually became known as the 501(c)3 non-profit Roanoke … Continue reading
Pond Volume Calculator
You have built a beautiful backyard pond. Congratulations! Now you need to maintain it. This might include adding water treatment chemicals or medications to keep any fish healthy. But what’s the best dose? You need to know your pond’s volume … Continue reading
From Stone Quarry To Sandy Beach
Have you ever wondered what happens to a stone quarry when it reaches the end of its productive mining life? In most cases, fill is added and the land redeveloped for another use. But every once in a while, the … Continue reading
LEED The Charge
With all the talk about being “green,” it can be confusing trying to figure out exactly what that word really means. A “green” secret-decoder ring will definitely come in handy when attempting to make an apples-to-apples comparison of the “greenness” … Continue reading
A Place To Play
A family cannot enter the David F. Schulz Aquatic Center at Lincoln Park Center in Milwaukee, Wis., without screams of excitement and squeals of delight. The $8.6-million facility, which began construction in June 2008, is available for children to swim, … Continue reading