The largest dam removal in US history is happening now. After years of advocacy from Indigenous groups and environmentalists, dams along the Klamath River are being removed, allowing water to flow freely again. This offers new hope for the region’s iconic salmon. The Klamath River, stretching 414 kilometers (257 miles) between Oregon and northwestern California, was once … [Read more...] about Water Is Freely Flowing Down The Klamath River For First Time In 100 Years
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A river of green through the Callowhill Cut
I’ve always adored those ignored, abandoned, overgrown and “in-between” places: The space between two houses where plants are growing over pieces of broken pottery. The city “drain” (which looks like a little green river) that’s covered in algae and moss. The space between park walls and the bushes planted against them. The inside of hollow trees. Little caves. The space … [Read more...] about A river of green through the Callowhill Cut
A Symphony of Color: Where Iceland’s Green Fields, Yellow River, Black Beach, and Blue Sea Collide
Iceland, the Land of Fire and Ice, is renowned for its otherworldly landscapes. But nestled within this dramatic tapestry lies a scene that seems ripped from a fantasy novel. Here, in the heart of Vatnajokull National Park, four vibrant elements converge in a breathtaking display of nature's artistry. Imagine this: emerald green fields, as smooth and inviting as velvet, … [Read more...] about A Symphony of Color: Where Iceland’s Green Fields, Yellow River, Black Beach, and Blue Sea Collide
Here’s How Huge the Mississippi River Basin Actually Is
With its 3.2 million square kilometers (1,245,000 square miles) in area, the Mississippi Watershed is the largest drainage basin in North America, as evidenced below. Yes, the Mississippi Basin is really that big. So big, actually, that it covers almost half of the USA’s continental landmass! (40%, to be precise) The Mississippi River watershed is the 4th largest in the … [Read more...] about Here’s How Huge the Mississippi River Basin Actually Is
The Otherworldly Río Tinto: A River of Fire
The Río Tinto, snaking through southwestern Spain, is unlike any other river on Earth. Its unique red and orange color isn't a product of colorful pebbles or blooming flowers, but rather a result of its extreme chemical makeup. The Río Tinto is incredibly acidic, with a pH of around 2, and boasts very high levels of iron and heavy metals. This otherworldly appearance is a … [Read more...] about The Otherworldly Río Tinto: A River of Fire