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The Blackwater Conservation Area is bouncing back nicely, but the signs of damage from the flooding are still visible. All that dead stuff was water hyacinths. I'm not sure exactly how high the water got here, but I know that this general area got it pretty bad.
The John Wesley Powell National Conservation Area (NCA) will help preserve frontier heritage. Located in the heart of dinosaur land, the NCA will protect and enhance significant historic, cultural, natural, scientific, scenic, recreational, archaeological, educational, and wildlife resources on 29,868 acres.
Photo Credit: Argentine Productions
The 2016 calf of Catalog #3115 swims directly in front of its mother on Jan. 21, 2016 approximately 11 NM off Little Talbot Island, FL.
Photo Taken: Jan. 21, 2016
Photo Credit (full credit required for use):
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, taken under NOAA research permit #15488
Water is the single most important natural resource underpinning Nepal’s economy and livelihoods. Inclusive, sustainable management of water resources in Nepal depends on addressing climate change and protecting healthy, biodiverse ecosystems.
The USAID Paani program will enhance Nepal’s ability to manage water resources for multiple uses and users through climate change adaptation and the conservation of freshwater biodiversity. Focusing primarily at the watershed, basin, and national scales, USAID Paani will reduce threats to freshwater biodiversity and increase the ability of targeted human and ecological communities in the Karnali, Mahakali, and Rapti river basins to adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change through improved water management.
LIFE OF PROJECT: April 2016 – December 2020
GOAL: To enhance Nepal’s ability to manage water resources for multiple uses and users through climate change adaptation and the conservation of freshwater biodiversity
IMPLEMENTING PARTNERS: DAI; World Wildlife Fund (WWF); SNV; SILT; Nepal Environmental and Scientific Support Service (NESS)
GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS: The Karnali, Mahakali, and Rapti river basins in Mid-Western and Far-Western Nepal
TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT: $24.8 Million
Photo credit: Satyam Joshi/USAID
Staff member Wayne Quade of the Greater Colorado Council is at his 5th Jamboree and just loves to educate Scouts and Scouters on Outdoor Ethics in the Conservation Trail program area during the 2023 National Scout Jamboree at The Summit Bechtel Reserve in Mount Hope, West Virginia. (BSA Photo by Dan Glass
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Waitpinga, southern Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia
some background to the image
An Image from a Hedgehog conservation project run by The Royal Parks Foundation - Volunteers identify visitors to a footprint tunnel.
One of definitions of conservation: - 'Preservation and repair of archaeological, historical, and cultural sites and artefacts'.
Yesterday I visited a medieval church in Llangybi, Monmouthshire, Wales. It is called St Cybi's Church. This is a painting on the north wall of the nave and it shows St Michael and the Virgin Mary with the scales of justice and mercy between them. This was partly obscured by a later mural of an open book showing the Ten Commandments. It is thought it has been added in the 17th century. The painting has been cleaned and conserved during the 1980s.
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All proceeds will go towards The Conservation Alliance’s goal to protect and expand public lands in North America through policy and grant making.
This statue in the Devil's Den State Park in Arkansas bears a plaque that says "This statue is a tribute to the dedication, attention to duty and ability of the enrollees, leaders, and commanders of the "Civilian Conservation Corps - the CCC. Devil's Den State Park, October 20, 1933 - March 23, 1942." and bears the motto "WE CAN TAKE IT". The figure is of a confident, fit, shirtless man standing with his shovel, proud of the work he is doing, and of the contribution he is making to the Country in return for his pay.
In the 1930's, as America was struggling through "The Great Depression", what we USED to call Democrat Party created the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corp). The purpose for the CCC was to give people jobs, to nuture pride in accomplishment, and give them experience they could use to get a job in the Private Sector. At the same time, the Nation benefitted from the projects the CCC worked on. There are countless parks and facilities that were built at great public expense of time and effort that we STILL benefit from almost 100 years later.
Now, the Democrats promise to support people (with other people's tax money..) without any effort required in exchange. It's the equivalent of feeding bears (with other people's food..), with similar predictable long-term results. Soon enough, the bears begin to feel entitled to be fed, then begin to resent having to wait to be fed, and eventually turn on those who fed them. Today's Democrats shriek at the thought of 'forcing' people to work for their benefits. What they don't know is that giving people money without working for it, is actually a form of subjection.
Or maybe they do know. Maybe it's their way of forcing people to vote for the Democrats in order to keep the gravy train running. Unfortunately, only the Democrats IN government actually benefit from this system, because the voters who depend on the government become the slaves of the government. The country doesn't benefit at all, and neither do the non-working class. We don't get anything in return for our tax money but security for the bureaucrats and crumbs for their voters.
John F. Kennedy said "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.". What a foreign notion that must be for those brought up to expect the Federal Government to take care of them. We've raised a generation of people who's idea of "duty" is...
Actually, they have no idea what "duty" is. They expect to be taken care of from cradle to grave, and are perfectly happy to give up their independence, their pride, their privacy, and control of their destiny, in exchange for whatever the government decides to mete out to them.
They should take note of how that has worked out for groups who have found themselves at the mercy of the government, such as Native Americans on reservations and the African American community in inner cities.
A photo inspired by Ray's post earlier today (see link in first comment box below). The Essex Skipper is not too difficult to distinguish from Small Skipper, IF (and it is a very big 'if') you can firstly find a potential candidate that is settled. Then you need to get close enough to either see or photograph the BLACK tips of the antennae, preferably from below. The black antennae tips are the primary id feature to distinguish from orange ones on Small Skipper. Essex Skippers are tiny insects, about the size of a thumbnail, so the whole exercise is very far from easy. This individual was photographed at the western edge of its range.
We had a short day-visit to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, which was only 15 kms away from my sister-in-law’s house. Far from the strip and the grandeur, this house was always a peaceful and prefered place for me to stay for a couple of weeks. The magnificent hills and the red rocks could be easily visible from the balcony. I spent hours looking at the wonderful sunsets on the canyon hills from this balcony on one side, and magnificent illuminations of the strip like a huge diamond necklace on the other side.
Description:
The Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area in Clark County, Nevada, is an area managed by the Bureau of Land Management as part of its National Landscape Conservation System, and protected as a National Conservation Area. It is about 24 km west of Las Vegas, and is easily seen from the Las Vegas Strip. This is one of the finest places I have ever visited. More than two million people visit the area each year.
The conservation area showcases a set of large red rock formations- a set of sandstone peaks and walls called the Keystone Thrust. The walls are up to 3,000 feet high, making them a popular hiking and rock climbing destination. The highest point is La Madre Mountain, at 8,154 feet.
A one-way loop road, 21 km long, provides vehicle access to many of the features in the area. Several side roads and parking areas allow access to many of the area trails. A visitor center is at the start of the loop road. The loop road is also popular for bicycle touring; it begins with a moderate climb, then is mostly downhill or flat.
Red Rock Canyon is a side-canyon accessible only by an unmaintained primitive road from the scenic loop which mostly only off-road or high clearance vehicles can access. State Route 159 cuts through an unnamed but often-visited valley; it is commonly, but mistakenly, referred to as Red Rock Canyon.
Toward the southern end of the National Conservation Area are Spring Mountain Ranch State Park; Bonnie Springs Ranch, which includes a replica of a western ghost town; and the village of Blue Diamond.
Ancient Past:
The first humans were attracted to the Red Rock area due to its resources of water, plant, and animal life that could not be easily found in the surrounding desert. Hunters and gatherers such as the historical Southern Paiute and the much older Archaic, or Desert Culture Native Americans, have successively occupied this area. As many as six different Native American cultures may have been present at Red Rock over the millennia.
Source: Wikipedia
Pansy had quiet the discussion with this little fellow all about how to save water! To bad we can't pipe in all the extra snow from the East coast here to the West coast in a reserve tank - it would be a win win!!
I can't say I have plenty of photographs of this species because they like to be elusive and many times, they just have a quick look at who's around and then just go a bit deeper. But, sometimes they like to have a show, like when there are good waves: who can say anything to that, it's like aqua fun! And so, good for me that I took many photos and, in particular, this one that I find really lovely.
Pitstone Hill
3 metre conservation strips and permissive footpaths. Wildlife and wildflowers abound on this farm.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Gilsizer Slough Project near South Township Rd, Yuba City, CA, Friday, August 28, 2015. The project features the installation of 40 high efficiency irrigation systems (50% water saving) and 40 vegetative cover crops and filter strips; and the adoption of nutrient and pest management practices by 40 producers. The field has berms that contain this plum orchard (not related to the project) that normally uses flood irrigation to cover the soil with water from the adjacent Gilsizer Slough. But, due to the critical drought conditions, less and less water was drawn over the past four years. No water could be drawn in 2015. A well was drilled to pump ground water from the aquifer below. Water is delivered to this and other fields by way of control valves, underground pipes and surface canals. A danger to flood irrigation berms is the tunnels of borrowing animals. This can cause accelerated berm erosion and escape of irrigation water. If micro irrigation were to be installed, both systems could remain in place and work cooperatively, such as with flood being used for pest control and micro irrigation to water the tree roots. A perennial clover cover crop has been planted between the rows of trees, and emerges on it’s own each year. USDA Photo By Lance Cheung.
Beautiful purple wildflowers on a trail in Greenwood conservation area , Martin’s photographs , Ajax , Ontario , Canada , August 31. 2021
Beautiful roots in the forest
Greenwood conservation area
Canada
August 2021
Roots
Ontario
Ajax
Canada
Pickering
Martin’s photographs
Discovery Bay
Trees
Sunset
March 2020
Favourites
IPhone XR
Squires Beach
Duffins Creek
Duffins Marsh
Waterfront Trail
Rotary Park
Lake Ontario
Rod iron fence
Bridge
Bridge
Duffins Creek
Twilight
Sticks
Stones
Fallen trees
Fallen tree
Fungi
Mushrooms
Sand
Beach
Reflections
Reflection
Dogwood
Tall grasses
iPhone 6s
Weeds
Wildflowers
Purple wildflowers
St John the Baptist's at Strensham is a Churches Conservation Trust gem and one of Worcestershire's most rewarding churches. The exterior is unusual in its lime-wash finish, the gleaming white tower being visible as a landmark for some distance. Dismissed by Pevsner for being of little architectural merit it nonetheless contains much of interest from ancient woodwork to the splendid Post Reformation monuments dominating the chancel.
Best of all is the unique medieval treasure at the west end, what now looks like a west gallery but was surely recycled from the 15th century rood screen with a continuous row of painted saints stretching the entire width of the church that must have come from the former rood loft. The paintings, a rare survival in the Midlands, have more in common with those found on West Country screens rather than more refined East Anglian ones, but are a wonderful reminder of how colourful our ancient churches once were.
My first attempt to see this church years ago ended in frustration: the church is kept locked but directions are given to a key hanging on a brick pillar outside a nearby house which was missing on my previous visit. This time happily the key was back where it belonged, and my lengthy visit at least saved another visitor the minor inconvenience of seeking it out.
www.worcesteranddudleyhistoricchurches.org.uk/index.php?p...
The Biesbosch National Park is a nature conservation area and the largest fresh water tidal zone in Europe. You will find many streams and willow swamps there. With tall, luxuriant willow forests, the area looks just like a jungle! Below you can read more about the fresh water tidal zone, the flora and fauna, and how the area came to exist.
The Biesbosch forms the estuary of two great European rivers, the Meuse and the Rhine. The rivers flow into the sea via the nature conservation area. Due to its location, the Biesbosch is affected by the tides. This means that the water level varies. At flood tide, the seawater holds back the water from the rivers, and the water level is then at its highest. At ebb tide, the river water flows freely to the sea, so that the water level reaches its lowest point. The difference between the highest at lowest water levels in the Biesbosch used to be two metres. Since the Delta Works were constructed, the tidal variation is only 20 cm in the Brabantse Biesbosch and 70 cm in the Hollandse Biesbosch. The water in the Biesbosch is completely fresh. Such fresh water tidal zones are quite rare.
Much of the Biesbosch is covered by water and is therefore lush with sedges and reed beds. A common plant is the marsh marigold, which blooms in the spring. This member of the buttercup family has adapted to the tidal movements. In the willow forests you can find many plants such as stinging nettles, orange balsam, yellow iris, cow parsley, hogweed, enchanter’s nightshade and amaranths growing luxuriantly. The Himalayan Balsam provides a real jungle-like atmosphere. Its pink flowers have a characteristic sweet fragrance.
The various moist and wet parts of the Biesbosch are host to many unusual plants and animals, such as diverse species of water, reed and meadow birds. Kingfishers and bluethroats are important nesting birds. You can also come across great and little egrets nearly everywhere. The abundant plant growth provides for a rich population of insects, with unusual beetles, dragonflies, crickets, moths and butterflies. The beaver is the figurehead of the Biesbosch. About 300 beavers live in over 100 lodges in the area. Beavers are herbivores and their preferred diet consists of tree bast, twigs and willows. The signs of their gnawing are visible throughout the area. The Biesbosch is also home to deer and foxes. Thanks to the increase in small mammals, the numerous geese, and the excellent fish stocks, more birds of prey, such as the osprey and white-tailed eagle have arrived in this area and also breed here.
Large trees at the shore of the Bowmanville creek on this nice spring day at Bowmanville Valley trail in the Bowmanville Valley conservation area , Martin’s photographs , Bowmanville , Ontario , Canada , May 9. 2021
Thistles , Horsetails , Coltsfoot and other wildflowers at the shore of the Bowmanville creek
Coltsfoot
May 2021
Horsetails
Thistles
Dogwood
We having nice a walk at Bowmanville Valley trail in the Bowmanville Valley concervation area
We having nice a walk at Bowmanville Valley trail
in the Bowmanville Ontario
We having nice a walk at Bowmanville Valley trail
Tamarack tree
tree with small cones
Bowmanville Valley trail
Bowmanville Valley concervation area
Martin’s photographs
Bowmanville
Ontario
Canada
April 2021
Alder tree
Elder tree with small cones at Bowmanville Valley trail in the Bowmanville Valley concervation area
IPhone XR
Alder tree with small cones at
Bowmanville Valley trail in the Bowmanville Valley concervation area
Favourites
Alder tree
Two beautiful large trees at the shore of the Bowmanville creek
large trees at the shore of the Bowmanville creek
Bowmanville creek
Arch shaped tree
Large trees at the shore of the Bowmanville creek
May 2021
ENGINEER FOR A SANDIA NATIONAL LABORATORIES B61-12 TEST SERIES USING THE LABORATORIES' DAVIS GUN, DOES A DIAGNOSTICS CHECK WITH HIS LAPTOP AS FINAL PREPARATIONS BEGIN FOR AN IMPACT TEST AT NEW MEXICO TECH IN SOCORRO.
Three years of design, planning and preparation culminated in a split-second test of hardware in the nose assembly of a mock B61-12 bomb.
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