The Roanoke River Basin Association's Upper Reach Program has been selected as the recipient of the 2014 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers national Excellence in Partnership Award for their efforts in providing eco-tourism, recreational therapy, and environmental education through their universally accessible canoe and kayak launch project, which has created new recreational opportunities. The launch was designed by Upper Reach Program Director Scott Murray and built through collaboration between the Upper Reach Program and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to improve access to waterways for people of all abilities. This partnership has expanded recreation and education around the Roanoke River and resulted in additional launches being constructed.
The Greenway Fund is working to improve waterways in Colorado Springs by advocating for their positive use and securing funding for projects. It helped drive the completion of the Legacy Loop trail system and development of wetlands at America the Beautiful Park. While challenges remain in shifting perspectives and overcoming concrete channels, the Greenway Fund envisions local creeks and rivers becoming valued community assets, providing recreation, nature and economic benefits to residents.
The Champlain Canal Working Group has a vision for an attractive and continuous Champlain Canalway Trail route from Waterford to Whitehall, that utilizes historic towpaths, Champlain Canal shoreline, existing local and regional trails, on-street bicycle routes and links to regional and community attractions.
Cycling the lake erie coastal stewardship trail dec 2011dvallx
The proposed Lake Erie Coastal Stewardship Trail is a project by the Carolinian Canada Coalition to link ecological features, sites, and messaging along the Lake Erie coast from Windsor to Fort Erie. The Waterfront Trust's initiative to create a marked cycling route along the shoreline would complement this project. A six-day mobile workshop hosted bicycling tours along the proposed 600km cycling route, with partner organizations presenting at workshops along the way. Evaluating initiatives along the route through "overlays" considering natural heritage, tourism, health, transportation, culture and more could realize significant benefits for interconnected trails and conservation.
The document provides best practices for riverfront communities along the Jordan River in Utah to consistently manage the river environment in a flexible way. It includes acknowledgments of the Jordan River Commission governing board members and technical advisory committee members. It also includes a resolution from the Commission chairman committing to support and encourage implementation of the best practices at the local government level to improve quality of life. The best practices guide aims to help communities implement the goals of restoring natural habitat and providing recreation from the broader Jordan River "Blueprint" visioning process.
Sylva Rotary 10/16/2014 Jackson County Greenway Presentationprofcyclist
The document discusses plans for greenway projects in Jackson County, North Carolina. It notes the health benefits of physical activity and that trails are a desirable community amenity. It outlines the history of developing the Tuckaseegee River Greenway, including acquiring land, obtaining funding, and completing construction of the trail. It provides details on next steps to finish the project, including fabricating and installing a bridge across the river.
This document summarizes the West Houston Trails Master Plan presented at the 2012 Texas Trails & Active Transportation Conference in San Antonio. The plan was developed through community involvement to create over 100 miles of interconnected trails. It provides the timeline of the plan from 2007-2011. Citizen surveys showed most want to use the trails for exercise and recreation. The plan identifies existing and proposed trails, including along drainage corridors, and how they will provide transportation and recreation benefits to the community.
The Greenway Fund is working to improve waterways in Colorado Springs by advocating for their positive use and securing funding for projects. It helped drive the completion of the Legacy Loop trail system and development of wetlands at America the Beautiful Park. While challenges remain in shifting perspectives and overcoming concrete channels, the Greenway Fund envisions local creeks and rivers becoming valued community assets, providing recreation, nature and economic benefits to residents.
The Champlain Canal Working Group has a vision for an attractive and continuous Champlain Canalway Trail route from Waterford to Whitehall, that utilizes historic towpaths, Champlain Canal shoreline, existing local and regional trails, on-street bicycle routes and links to regional and community attractions.
Cycling the lake erie coastal stewardship trail dec 2011dvallx
The proposed Lake Erie Coastal Stewardship Trail is a project by the Carolinian Canada Coalition to link ecological features, sites, and messaging along the Lake Erie coast from Windsor to Fort Erie. The Waterfront Trust's initiative to create a marked cycling route along the shoreline would complement this project. A six-day mobile workshop hosted bicycling tours along the proposed 600km cycling route, with partner organizations presenting at workshops along the way. Evaluating initiatives along the route through "overlays" considering natural heritage, tourism, health, transportation, culture and more could realize significant benefits for interconnected trails and conservation.
The document provides best practices for riverfront communities along the Jordan River in Utah to consistently manage the river environment in a flexible way. It includes acknowledgments of the Jordan River Commission governing board members and technical advisory committee members. It also includes a resolution from the Commission chairman committing to support and encourage implementation of the best practices at the local government level to improve quality of life. The best practices guide aims to help communities implement the goals of restoring natural habitat and providing recreation from the broader Jordan River "Blueprint" visioning process.
Sylva Rotary 10/16/2014 Jackson County Greenway Presentationprofcyclist
The document discusses plans for greenway projects in Jackson County, North Carolina. It notes the health benefits of physical activity and that trails are a desirable community amenity. It outlines the history of developing the Tuckaseegee River Greenway, including acquiring land, obtaining funding, and completing construction of the trail. It provides details on next steps to finish the project, including fabricating and installing a bridge across the river.
This document summarizes the West Houston Trails Master Plan presented at the 2012 Texas Trails & Active Transportation Conference in San Antonio. The plan was developed through community involvement to create over 100 miles of interconnected trails. It provides the timeline of the plan from 2007-2011. Citizen surveys showed most want to use the trails for exercise and recreation. The plan identifies existing and proposed trails, including along drainage corridors, and how they will provide transportation and recreation benefits to the community.
This document provides a strategic plan for the Flats West Bank area of Cleveland, Ohio, focusing on connecting the region to Lake Erie through the proposed Lake Link Trail. It includes background research and analysis of the physical, regulatory, and socioeconomic conditions of the area. Community outreach was also conducted. The plan establishes a vision and goals, and provides initiatives and recommendations related to greenway and open space design, development opportunities, and marketing strategies. The goal is to revitalize the 86-acre Flats West Bank neighborhood through the Lake Link Trail by capitalizing on trends of downtown living and enhancing access to Lake Erie.
The document discusses efforts to restore the Buffalo River in Buffalo, New York from a heavily polluted state to one that is fishable and swimmable. It describes how collaboration between various stakeholders, including the Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper, government agencies, and others, led to millions of dollars invested in cleaning sediment, improving habitat, removing sewers, and other remediation projects. As a result, attitudes towards the river shifted from viewing it as a "repulsive holding basin" to appreciating its value for aesthetics, recreation, and community quality of life.
This document outlines a community vision and master plan for relocating the Fort Pierce Waste Water Treatment Plant and redeveloping the surrounding area on the western peninsula of Hutchinson Island. Over 200 community members participated in a public planning process to develop goals and concepts for the area, including: announcing arrival to the island, preserving natural areas and connecting to parks/beaches, providing public waterfront access, creating an interconnected street network, implementing a "blueway" water transportation system, and establishing complementary commercial and retail uses to support economic prosperity. The resulting Citizens' Master Plan aims to ensure predictability for residents, businesses, and investors in the redevelopment of the area following relocation of the waste water treatment plant.
NYS Canal Corporation_ Fall 2014 Opportunity AnalysisJoseph Seman
The document provides background information and photographs crediting the sources of various images used on the cover page of the "NYS Canal Recreationway Opportunity Analysis 2014" report. It then lists the members of the University at Albany Fall Planning Studio class who conducted the analysis and opportunity recommendations contained within the report.
Roger Goulding has extensive experience managing environmental programs and initiatives in the UK. He currently works as a National Advisor for the Environment Agency, managing a £1.6 million budget for bathing water projects. Previously he served as a committee member for the Heritage Lottery Fund and as a Green Flag and Blue Flag judge. He has held several leadership roles with the Environment Agency focused on recreation, navigation, and biodiversity.
WRT and PennPraxis received the Honor Award for Excellence on the Waterfront from the DC-based Waterfront Center for the Civic Vision for the Central Delaware and the accompanying Action Plan for the Central Delaware: 2008-2018. WRT Principal Nando Micale and PennPraxis' Harris Steinberg attended the award ceremony in Chicago's Drake Hotel on November 21st.
Mohawk Towpath Byway, Scenic Conservation Action Plan, Section 3 - Prioritization of Scenic Issues. Also includes an introductory paragraph to the Tool Box in Section 4.
River front development principles - draftNehal Elhagene
This document outlines key themes and criteria for developing riverfronts. The major themes discussed are providing recreation, residential living, and business/commerce opportunities. Aspects for evaluating developments include their social, educational, aesthetic, business, diversity of uses, environmental impact, energy use, materials, ecosystem preservation, management, pollution control, maintenance, and preservation of cultural heritage. Regulations are also important to consider.
In this project, we sought to connect people to nature, promote equitable transportation (including access to multi-use trails, light rail, heavy rail, and blueways), preserve housing affordability, and establish a Lindbergh neighborhood identity through place-making.
The document summarizes Pulaski County's brownfields program timeline and activities. It received an EPA brownfields pilot grant in 2000, an assessment grant in 2004, and a revolving loan fund in 2005. The program works to identify and redevelop contaminated properties, creating jobs and increasing property values while protecting the environment. It provides resources and acts as a liaison between the public and government to encourage environmental, economic, and community development.
The presentation evaluated two potential sites for the Council for Watershed Health's new headquarters: Block 20 and Block 48/49. Block 20 is located near the LA River and Metro Gold Line in an industrial area known as an "art haven". The vision for Block 20's headquarters included rehabilitating the historic building, adding bioswales for rainwater capture, and developing community spaces. It was seen as an opportunity to demonstrate sustainable redevelopment of an existing building and engage the local artist community.
Laura Burnett is a licensed landscape architect with over 30 years of experience in landscape architecture and urban design. She received her Master's in Landscape Architecture from Harvard University and Bachelor's from Colorado State University. She has worked on many award-winning projects throughout California and the United States, including parks, university campuses, and open space plans. Her work focuses on integrating design with functional requirements and sustainability.
This is a 2004 report on the feasibility of a Trans Canada Trail route between Cranbrook and Yahk. Other routing options were eventually decided on, however this route option has the potentail to be a connecting spur trail to the TCT at Cranbrook. Refer to CranbrookYahkNorthMap and CranbrookYahkSouthMap for identifying segments found in this report.
This document discusses a referral from Supervisors Yeager and Cortese to the County Administration regarding creating a lawn conversion policy and 10-year moratorium on new water-intensive landscaping on County property. It provides background on water conservation efforts already undertaken by the County and Valley Water District, including converting lawns to drought-tolerant plants and offering rebates. The referral would have additional decorative lawns on County property converted and explore funding opportunities for conversions, while refraining from new water-intensive landscaping for 10 years with exceptions.
Lake Lanier Outlook Newsletter for April 2014. Committed to a clean and full Lake Lanier. This months topics include A Message From The Board, 2014 Continued Progress & Programs, The Dawn Of Recreation, Kroger Community Reward Program For Lake Lanier, Lake Lanier Adopt-A-Lake, April Solar Light Committee Update, Lake Alice Update, Hall County Green Alliance Awards, New Costco Construction Project, What Is Electrical Shock Drowning?, 2014 Annual Membership Meeting Notice
The document presents the Elevating Erie Concept Plan, which seeks to create a multi-use trail along the former Erie Canal alignment through the Town of DeWitt. The plan's goals are to provide recreational opportunities, increase transportation options, improve economic development, and brand DeWitt as more sustainable. The proposed trail would extend the existing Erie Canalway Trail through DeWitt along roads and boulevards to link with the trail in Camillus, closing a 14-mile gap. Recommendations include a shared-use path in the median of Erie Boulevard, bicycle lanes on Towpath Road, and a new bridge over I-481 to connect to Old Erie Canal State Park.
This document summarizes the update of Marshfield, Massachusetts' Open Space and Recreation Plan. The update analyzed the town's natural and cultural resources and recreation needs to develop a seven-year action plan. The plan highlights lands that protect drinking water supplies, preserve wildlife habitat, and connect existing protected areas. Acquiring additional lands in these areas would increase drinking water protection, protect important species, and connect open spaces to create new trail opportunities. The plan balances conservation and recreation needs to guide the town's protection of environmental resources and provision of diverse recreational activities.
The document discusses CEC's growth strategy of expanding services to better serve clients wherever they do business while providing opportunities for employee growth. It aims to strengthen relationships with clients and employees by combining skills and resources across the firm to deliver enhanced results for projects. This increases CEC's excitement for growth and tackling challenging client projects.
This document provides an agenda and details for a water-wise showcase event being held by Friends of Balboa Park. The event will include presentations from 5-6 PM on projects that have optimized water usage in Balboa Park, including smart irrigation controls, water infrastructure mapping, and specific project areas like Plaza de Balboa and Bird Park. There will also be exhibits showcasing additional projects from 4:30-7 PM. The goal of Friends of Balboa Park's water-wise initiative is to optimize water usage in the park by 2020 and serve as an internationally recognized model for sustainable water practices through applied research projects.
The document is a 2015 master plan for Alexander Ramsey Park in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. It provides background on the history of the 256-acre park, which was originally a state park. It describes current park amenities like camping facilities, picnic shelters, trails, a zoo, and programming. It also discusses partnerships with organizations like Friends of the Park that help fund improvements. Recent and planned projects are outlined.
The document describes an SQL auto-annotator prototype that takes SQL code as input and outputs the code with annotations added. It contains patterns to match common SQL clauses, functions, and data types, and replacements to add tooltip text for each pattern. The prototype takes input from a textarea, runs it through the annotator, and outputs the annotated code.
La Unión Europea ha acordado nuevas sanciones contra Rusia por su invasión de Ucrania. Las sanciones incluyen prohibiciones de viaje y congelamiento de activos para más funcionarios rusos, y restricciones a las importaciones de productos rusos de acero y tecnología. La UE también cortará a los bancos rusos del sistema SWIFT y prohibirá las transmisiones de tres grandes emisoras estatales rusas.
This document provides a strategic plan for the Flats West Bank area of Cleveland, Ohio, focusing on connecting the region to Lake Erie through the proposed Lake Link Trail. It includes background research and analysis of the physical, regulatory, and socioeconomic conditions of the area. Community outreach was also conducted. The plan establishes a vision and goals, and provides initiatives and recommendations related to greenway and open space design, development opportunities, and marketing strategies. The goal is to revitalize the 86-acre Flats West Bank neighborhood through the Lake Link Trail by capitalizing on trends of downtown living and enhancing access to Lake Erie.
The document discusses efforts to restore the Buffalo River in Buffalo, New York from a heavily polluted state to one that is fishable and swimmable. It describes how collaboration between various stakeholders, including the Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper, government agencies, and others, led to millions of dollars invested in cleaning sediment, improving habitat, removing sewers, and other remediation projects. As a result, attitudes towards the river shifted from viewing it as a "repulsive holding basin" to appreciating its value for aesthetics, recreation, and community quality of life.
This document outlines a community vision and master plan for relocating the Fort Pierce Waste Water Treatment Plant and redeveloping the surrounding area on the western peninsula of Hutchinson Island. Over 200 community members participated in a public planning process to develop goals and concepts for the area, including: announcing arrival to the island, preserving natural areas and connecting to parks/beaches, providing public waterfront access, creating an interconnected street network, implementing a "blueway" water transportation system, and establishing complementary commercial and retail uses to support economic prosperity. The resulting Citizens' Master Plan aims to ensure predictability for residents, businesses, and investors in the redevelopment of the area following relocation of the waste water treatment plant.
NYS Canal Corporation_ Fall 2014 Opportunity AnalysisJoseph Seman
The document provides background information and photographs crediting the sources of various images used on the cover page of the "NYS Canal Recreationway Opportunity Analysis 2014" report. It then lists the members of the University at Albany Fall Planning Studio class who conducted the analysis and opportunity recommendations contained within the report.
Roger Goulding has extensive experience managing environmental programs and initiatives in the UK. He currently works as a National Advisor for the Environment Agency, managing a £1.6 million budget for bathing water projects. Previously he served as a committee member for the Heritage Lottery Fund and as a Green Flag and Blue Flag judge. He has held several leadership roles with the Environment Agency focused on recreation, navigation, and biodiversity.
WRT and PennPraxis received the Honor Award for Excellence on the Waterfront from the DC-based Waterfront Center for the Civic Vision for the Central Delaware and the accompanying Action Plan for the Central Delaware: 2008-2018. WRT Principal Nando Micale and PennPraxis' Harris Steinberg attended the award ceremony in Chicago's Drake Hotel on November 21st.
Mohawk Towpath Byway, Scenic Conservation Action Plan, Section 3 - Prioritization of Scenic Issues. Also includes an introductory paragraph to the Tool Box in Section 4.
River front development principles - draftNehal Elhagene
This document outlines key themes and criteria for developing riverfronts. The major themes discussed are providing recreation, residential living, and business/commerce opportunities. Aspects for evaluating developments include their social, educational, aesthetic, business, diversity of uses, environmental impact, energy use, materials, ecosystem preservation, management, pollution control, maintenance, and preservation of cultural heritage. Regulations are also important to consider.
In this project, we sought to connect people to nature, promote equitable transportation (including access to multi-use trails, light rail, heavy rail, and blueways), preserve housing affordability, and establish a Lindbergh neighborhood identity through place-making.
The document summarizes Pulaski County's brownfields program timeline and activities. It received an EPA brownfields pilot grant in 2000, an assessment grant in 2004, and a revolving loan fund in 2005. The program works to identify and redevelop contaminated properties, creating jobs and increasing property values while protecting the environment. It provides resources and acts as a liaison between the public and government to encourage environmental, economic, and community development.
The presentation evaluated two potential sites for the Council for Watershed Health's new headquarters: Block 20 and Block 48/49. Block 20 is located near the LA River and Metro Gold Line in an industrial area known as an "art haven". The vision for Block 20's headquarters included rehabilitating the historic building, adding bioswales for rainwater capture, and developing community spaces. It was seen as an opportunity to demonstrate sustainable redevelopment of an existing building and engage the local artist community.
Laura Burnett is a licensed landscape architect with over 30 years of experience in landscape architecture and urban design. She received her Master's in Landscape Architecture from Harvard University and Bachelor's from Colorado State University. She has worked on many award-winning projects throughout California and the United States, including parks, university campuses, and open space plans. Her work focuses on integrating design with functional requirements and sustainability.
This is a 2004 report on the feasibility of a Trans Canada Trail route between Cranbrook and Yahk. Other routing options were eventually decided on, however this route option has the potentail to be a connecting spur trail to the TCT at Cranbrook. Refer to CranbrookYahkNorthMap and CranbrookYahkSouthMap for identifying segments found in this report.
This document discusses a referral from Supervisors Yeager and Cortese to the County Administration regarding creating a lawn conversion policy and 10-year moratorium on new water-intensive landscaping on County property. It provides background on water conservation efforts already undertaken by the County and Valley Water District, including converting lawns to drought-tolerant plants and offering rebates. The referral would have additional decorative lawns on County property converted and explore funding opportunities for conversions, while refraining from new water-intensive landscaping for 10 years with exceptions.
Lake Lanier Outlook Newsletter for April 2014. Committed to a clean and full Lake Lanier. This months topics include A Message From The Board, 2014 Continued Progress & Programs, The Dawn Of Recreation, Kroger Community Reward Program For Lake Lanier, Lake Lanier Adopt-A-Lake, April Solar Light Committee Update, Lake Alice Update, Hall County Green Alliance Awards, New Costco Construction Project, What Is Electrical Shock Drowning?, 2014 Annual Membership Meeting Notice
The document presents the Elevating Erie Concept Plan, which seeks to create a multi-use trail along the former Erie Canal alignment through the Town of DeWitt. The plan's goals are to provide recreational opportunities, increase transportation options, improve economic development, and brand DeWitt as more sustainable. The proposed trail would extend the existing Erie Canalway Trail through DeWitt along roads and boulevards to link with the trail in Camillus, closing a 14-mile gap. Recommendations include a shared-use path in the median of Erie Boulevard, bicycle lanes on Towpath Road, and a new bridge over I-481 to connect to Old Erie Canal State Park.
This document summarizes the update of Marshfield, Massachusetts' Open Space and Recreation Plan. The update analyzed the town's natural and cultural resources and recreation needs to develop a seven-year action plan. The plan highlights lands that protect drinking water supplies, preserve wildlife habitat, and connect existing protected areas. Acquiring additional lands in these areas would increase drinking water protection, protect important species, and connect open spaces to create new trail opportunities. The plan balances conservation and recreation needs to guide the town's protection of environmental resources and provision of diverse recreational activities.
The document discusses CEC's growth strategy of expanding services to better serve clients wherever they do business while providing opportunities for employee growth. It aims to strengthen relationships with clients and employees by combining skills and resources across the firm to deliver enhanced results for projects. This increases CEC's excitement for growth and tackling challenging client projects.
This document provides an agenda and details for a water-wise showcase event being held by Friends of Balboa Park. The event will include presentations from 5-6 PM on projects that have optimized water usage in Balboa Park, including smart irrigation controls, water infrastructure mapping, and specific project areas like Plaza de Balboa and Bird Park. There will also be exhibits showcasing additional projects from 4:30-7 PM. The goal of Friends of Balboa Park's water-wise initiative is to optimize water usage in the park by 2020 and serve as an internationally recognized model for sustainable water practices through applied research projects.
The document is a 2015 master plan for Alexander Ramsey Park in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. It provides background on the history of the 256-acre park, which was originally a state park. It describes current park amenities like camping facilities, picnic shelters, trails, a zoo, and programming. It also discusses partnerships with organizations like Friends of the Park that help fund improvements. Recent and planned projects are outlined.
The document describes an SQL auto-annotator prototype that takes SQL code as input and outputs the code with annotations added. It contains patterns to match common SQL clauses, functions, and data types, and replacements to add tooltip text for each pattern. The prototype takes input from a textarea, runs it through the annotator, and outputs the annotated code.
La Unión Europea ha acordado nuevas sanciones contra Rusia por su invasión de Ucrania. Las sanciones incluyen prohibiciones de viaje y congelamiento de activos para más funcionarios rusos, y restricciones a las importaciones de productos rusos de acero y tecnología. La UE también cortará a los bancos rusos del sistema SWIFT y prohibirá las transmisiones de tres grandes emisoras estatales rusas.
The document summarizes changes to housing laws in New South Wales that affect senior residents. Specifically, it discusses changes to strata title laws that allow redevelopment with 75% owner approval instead of unanimous approval. It outlines the multi-step process for redevelopment consideration and protections in place for owners. However, it notes developers have greater bargaining power and senior residents may still be displaced despite protections if advocacy and monitoring do not occur. The document encourages readers to seek legal advice if they have questions about how the changes may affect them.
Es la ciencia que se dedica a estudiar los sismos. Un sismo, por su parte, es un movimiento brusco y repentino del terreno que se produce por la acción de fuerzas en el seno del globo terráqueo.
Why Attitude is Everything in a Family Law ProceedingRuby Lily Jones
Owen Hodge Lawyers explains the importance of approaching a family law proceeding with a positive attitude, while explaining how to deal with such a legal situation.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against developing mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
Roanoke Adventue Tourism Workshop Presentations, October 19, 2010Sandy Ratliff
The Virginia Department of Business Assistance partnered with the Virginia Tourism Corporation, Roanoke Regional Partnership, Betourt County, Franklin County and Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce to conduct a workshop focused on launching a successful adventure tourism business. The program included presentations on the steps to business startup, available resources in Virginia, how prepare for seeking financing, marketing a business, risk management and included an overview of tourism projects underway in the Roanoke Region. Participants had an opportunity to meet and hear first hand from successful entrepreneurs on their experience in launching and managing an tourism business.
The Virginia Department of Business Assistance conducts workshops weekly on business start-up, growing sales, social media and other business related topics. To find an event near you, visit www.vastartup.org.
Este documento presenta la segunda actividad de autorreflexión de una unidad sobre circuitos eléctricos. El estudiante responde preguntas sobre su comprensión de los conceptos, la utilidad de las estrategias de aprendizaje, su experiencia con instrumentos de medición eléctrica y la aplicación de lo aprendido a las energías renovables. También comparte un enlace sobre paneles solares y sugiere incluir más proyectos prácticos.
StockTakers Risk Price partitions markets with clarity of firms debt structure. Modal Geometry projects trading connections worth creation process better from N-dimensions than GAAP can account from 2-dimensions. Know better, trade better, because we can.
Ray Gantus is a regional director with experience leading over 104 restaurants and 11 district managers. He has a proven track record of consistently delivering results through operational best practices and people development. Gantus thinks clearly in fast-moving environments and builds high performance teams through passion and commitment to success. His professional experience includes roles as a director of new store openings and director of operations for Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, where he exceeded sales, labor, and profit targets.
Wirya Jumaah Shareef Amen is an Iraqi engineer who has over 15 years of experience in construction projects in Iraq. He received a B.Sc. in building and construction from Sulaymaniyah University. He is fluent in Kurdish, Arabic, and English. Amen has worked on numerous projects as a field engineer, supervisor engineer, and management engineer. His roles have included site supervision, quality control, and project management. He currently works as a supervisor engineer overseeing construction and infrastructure projects in Sulaymaniyah.
The document outlines the rights and procedures an individual should know when interacting with or arrested by the police in New South Wales, Australia. It discusses what can happen if you are stopped but not arrested, the grounds for arrest, what to do if arrested including asking for a lawyer and bail. It also covers search procedures, indigenous rights, and obtaining legal assistance. The document provides important information about how to safely and legally handle interactions and arrests with the police.
Este documento presenta las características e implicaciones psicológicas del Síndrome de Asperger. Describe los rasgos clínicos asociados como alteraciones en las interacciones sociales, la comunicación y la presencia de intereses restringidos. Explica que aunque el patrón varía entre personas, implica una discapacidad social significativa. Finalmente, señala que los síntomas no son únicos de este trastorno y también se observan en otras condiciones.
Este documento establece directrices para la suplementación con multimicronutrientes y hierro para prevenir la anemia en niñas y niños menores de 36 meses en Perú. Se detallan los objetivos, alcance, base legal y responsabilidades de los niveles nacional, regional y local para implementar el programa. También se especifican aspectos como la dosificación, consejería, seguimiento, registro de información y financiamiento. El objetivo general es reducir la prevalencia de anemia en la población infantil a través de la suplementación universal.
Este documento resume las principales causas de ictericia en el periodo neonatal, incluyendo la ictericia fisiológica y patológica. Describe la ictericia fisiológica como una condición normal en los recién nacidos, mientras que la ictericia patológica se debe a causas como la enfermedad hemolítica del recién nacido por isoinmunización materno-fetal. También proporciona detalles sobre el diagnóstico, tratamiento y complicaciones de la enfermedad hemolítica, como
El pie equino varo congénito es una deformidad del pie que se caracteriza por equino, varo del talón y aducción y supinación del antepié. Se trata en recién nacidos mediante manipulaciones y yesos, mientras que en adultos se usan fijadores externos. El método Ponseti, que corrige las deformidades de manera secuencial con yesos, ha demostrado buenos resultados en más del 80% de los casos. La recurrencia de las deformidades puede ocurrir si la corrección no es completa o si se retira el yeso
The document summarizes a study of groundwater management practices in California's Kings Basin region, highlighting several successes and opportunities:
- Resource managers in the Kings Basin have achieved a strong understanding of the water system through extensive monitoring and modeling, facilitated by the Kings River Conservation District. Connected benefit projects have addressed overdraft.
- The Kings Basin Water Authority forum has aligned water agency and land use planning goals. The integrated regional water management plan integrates various challenges and solutions.
- Connections have been made with the upper watershed managers and interregional projects pursued. Stakeholders, including disadvantaged communities, have been engaged in the planning process.
- Opportunities exist to improve watershed connectivity through research,
The Ventura River Parkway Plan is set to be officially rolled out in the coming months after receiving a $100,000 grant. The plan is the result of years of efforts by local leaders, agencies, businesses, and environmental groups to reclaim the river as an economic asset, protect its resources, and reconnect people to the river through recreation. The parkway will provide natural flood management, economic benefits, and recreational open space for the community in line with previous state funding initiatives.
Linda Hunter has over 15 years of experience as an executive director and leader of nonprofit organizations focused on environmental protection and community engagement. She has successfully implemented strategic plans, diversified funding streams, managed multi-million dollar budgets, overseen staff, cultivated partnerships, and developed impactful new programs. Throughout her career, Ms. Hunter has inspired thousands of volunteers and raised over $5 million dollars for local watershed protection and marine sanctuary advocacy.
The document is a strategic implementation and marketing plan for the Long Island South Shore Bayway. It provides background on previous research and reports about the natural, cultural, and recreational resources of the south shore region. It then outlines components of the plan, including refining interpretive themes, identifying capital improvement projects, and developing a marketing strategy to create awareness of the Bayway network and effectively tell the story of the Long Island South Shore Estuary Reserve. The plan aims to develop the Bayway into a recognizable asset that encourages enjoyment of the reserve while promoting stewardship of resources.
The document summarizes the Kansas River Watershed Enhancement Initiative. It discusses the goals of building awareness of the cultural and natural resources of the Kansas River Valley through consensus building and grassroots partnerships. It highlights various projects and organizations working to improve water quality, including the Kaw Valley Heritage Alliance, stream teams, and efforts around the Wakarusa River and Clinton Lake watersheds.
This document summarizes a public information meeting for the Wabash River Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan. The meeting provided an introduction to the consultant team and agenda, an overview of the planning process and where they are in it, a discussion of what was heard from the first public meeting, and presentations on intrinsic qualities, character zones, transportation concepts, and the economy along the scenic byway. Attendees were asked to provide comments to help guide the next steps in preparing recommendations for the management plan.
Prepare to Launch! Guidelines for Assessing, Designing, and Building Launch ...rshimoda2014
One of the key questions that needs to be addressed when connecting people to their rivers and waterways is how do they get in and out?
Prepare to Launch! is a resource designed to help river managers, parks planners and water trail managers being to answer this question. Drawing on existing case studies, this image heavy document focuses on how managers can build ‘put-in and take out’ sites as they address the evolving needs of paddlers and other users of non-motorized or hybrid (launches that welcome both non-motorized and motorized) watercraft.
This presentation will dive into the Prepare to Launch! online platform, with the opportunity for session attendees to become familiar with the tools and resources available. The session will highlight an innovative partnership developed launch case study. Participants will also have the opportunity to evaluate the good the bad and the ugly as we continue to evolve the best practices for the development of launch sites.
Session attendees are encouraged to bring their own stories and lessons learned to share as we evaluate and discuss how to improve the body of knowledge for launch access.
Prepare to Launch! Guidelines for Accessing, Designing, and Building Launch Sites for Carry-in Watercraft. Updated April 2018.
A Guide to help facility and water trail planners and park and recreation project leaders plan, build or update an access site tailored to the needs of canoeists, kayakers, tubers, stand-up paddlers, or small craft sailors. It guides a reader through the development process from conception to design creation, and provides a variety of launch construction options.
The document discusses the designation of the Detroit River as an American Heritage River in 1998 and the subsequent efforts through the Greater Detroit American Heritage Rivers Initiative to restore the environmental health and promote the economic development of the Detroit River area. It highlights several accomplishments from 2004, such as constructing fish habitats, preserving land, and expanding greenway trails. The initiative continues to leverage funding and support revitalization projects along the Detroit River.
Presentation by Metro Vancouver Parks Committee chair Gayle Martin to Langley (BC) Township Council on MV's Experience the Fraser trail and park plan. July 20, 2009.
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USACE National Award of Excellance-Tailrace Launch
1. Press Release
EXCELLENCE IN PARTNERSHIP AWARD SELECTION
Washington, D. C.: February 3, 2015: The Roanoke River Basin Association’s Upper Reach Program
has been selected as the recipient of the 2014 U. S. Army Corps of Engineers national Excellence in Partnership
Award.
According to Edward E. Belk, Jr., Acting Chief, Operations and Regulatory Division, Directorate of Civil Works,
the Roanoke River Basin Association-Upper Reach Program was chosen “due their efforts to provide ecotourism,
recreational therapy, and environmental education throughout the Roanoke River Basin.” Belk further noted that
the Roanoke River Basin Association through “innovative universally accessible canoe and kayak launch project
has created recreational opportunities that empower communities to connect with the outdoors through
waterways.”
Scott Murray, Upper Reach Program Director, stated, “This is a project we have been working on for the last
few years to specifically address the recreational needs of our community, especially the handicapped and the
wounded warriors. So many organizations and individuals are to be congratulated on their efforts to make this
project a reality.’
Gene Addesso, Roanoke River Basin Association President added that the Upper Reach Program mission
is an implementation of the Association’s mission to protect the basin natural resources and support its wise uses.
The Association has long range, multi-million dollar plans for the furthering of this mission according to
Andrew Lester, Association Executive Director, which includes the placement of 13 more access points in the
basin in the next two years.
Contact: Ms. Sara Jones, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, 559-787-2589
Contact: Scott Murray, RRBA-Upper Reach Director, 252-213-9501, smurray@upperreach.org
Contact: Gene Addesso, RRBA President, 919-870-0833, gene@rrba.org
Contact: Andrew Lester, RRBA Executive Director, 434-766-6727, exdir@rrba.org
About the Roanoke River Basin Association (RRBA)
The Roanoke River Basin Association is a 70 year old non-profit organization based in Danville, Virginia with
offices on the Dan River portion of the Roanoke River Basin. The Association’s mission is to establish and carry
out a strategy for the development, use, preservation and enhancement of the resources of the Roanoke River
system of lakes and streams in the best interest of present and future generations. RRBA consists of hundreds
of members, primarily located within the 410 mile-long basin in Virginia and North Carolina, including local
governments; non-profit, civic, and community organizations, regional government entities; businesses and
individuals. www.rrba.org www.upperreach.org
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5. John H. Kerr Dam & Reservoir
Operations Project Manager, Michael T. Womack
John H. Kerr Dam & Reservoir
1930 Mays Chapel Road
Boydton, VA 23917
434-738-6143
Roanoke River Basin Association – Upper Reach
Vice President, Gene Addesso
Upper Reach Director, Scott Murray
6. The waters of the John H. Kerr tailrace and the Roanoke River are much more accessible to
handicapped and able-bodied paddlers alike thanks to a partnership with the Roanoke River
Basin Association-Upper Reach, which established a universally accessible canoe and kayak
launch in 2013. The mission of “Upper Reach” is to provide eco-tourism, recreational therapy,
and environmental education throughout the Roanoke River basin. These goals mesh well with
the Corps mission to manage and conserve natural resources consistent with ecosystem
management principles, while at the same time providing quality public outdoor recreation
experiences to serve the needs of present and future generations. These common goals allowed
for a seamless transition into a Handshake Partnership that resulted in the construction of this
innovative canoe/kayak launch and its associated support facilities. This project has jump-started
the Corps’ efforts to enhance access through the “Blueways Initiative” and has created
recreational opportunities that empower communities to connect with the outdoors through
waterways.
Creativity and Originality - The launch is a unique, original design adapted from similar facilities
used on slack water systems. The frequent high water hydropower releases at Kerr Dam made
these adaptations necessary to provide a safe and reliable launching platform for paddlers. The
launch is composed of rugged, high quality materials which add to its sustainability and will
keep maintenance to a minimum. The Upper Reach Director, Scott Murray, who also happens to
be a certified landscape architect, designed this one-of-a-kind facility. The response to his unique
and functional design has generated significant interest from around the country and the plans are
featured on the NRM Gateway. The design was also featured as one of the case studies in the
National Park Service - Logical and Lasting Launches Guidelines Manual. The plans have been
provided by the RRBA to numerous organizations across the country, at no cost, in hopes that
they can further their mission beyond the Roanoke River Basin.
Improvement in Public Awareness – The first launch was constructed at Tailrace Park, just
below Kerr Dam, an annual hydropower producer of 267 megawatts. Management of the lower
river’s water flow is an up-and-downstream balancing act which occurs monthly through open
discussions with multiple public and private groups. Issues such as dissolved oxygen, salt-water
influx, riparian forests and wildlife, tourism, water supply, power production, adjoining property
owners, recreation and flood risk management are considered. The construction of the
canoe/kayak launch at the very heart of this high profile project has increased the opportunity to
engage the public in understanding these decision points and to take part in the process. The
facility has resulted in a greater appreciation of the lake and lower Roanoke River through first-
hand experience. The reach of this initial partnership has been amazing and resulted in two
opportunities this summer and fall where USACE was asked to participate in a River Recreation
Workshop and the Virginia Tourism Conference. These events were specifically held at John H.
Kerr because of the partnership that we have been able to cultivate in support of eco-tourism,
environmental education, and recreation. These are both statewide events that had
7. representatives from multiple agencies as well as non-profits looking for direction and guidance
concerning the establishment of an effective partnership.
Public Education - The partnering and development of the Blueway has fostered environmental
stewardship through enhanced recreational opportunity and interpretation. Improved access has
enabled volunteer groups to get out on the water to conduct evaluation of the conditions of the
river and its banks, for clean‐up and habitat restoration, to conduct clean‐up (litter/debris), and to
provide enhanced fishing and paddling access for hand‐launched craft. Prior to the partnership’s
efforts, access had been insufficient in many locations for volunteer and community-led
activities. Appreciation and understanding of the historic resources including river navigation,
adjoining historic transportation and commercial uses along the river to include Native American
history has been improved with better access and signage. The partners have installed four
interpretive signs across Kerr Lake that share points of interest and provide mapping of the
Blueway trail that the user can experience from that launch point. Public awareness of the
partnership and river‐based projects in the local communities has refocused the public’s attention
on river resources, habitat, history of the River Basin/and its tributaries and the important role it
plays in all our lives.
Accomplishment of Management Objectives - This project has contributed to Corps efforts to
enhance access and recreation opportunities, empower communities to connect with the outdoors
through waterways and has met the recommendations of the “America’s Great Outdoors” and the
“National Blueways Initiative.” In addition, the project's joint partnership efforts contribute to
the Corps National Recreation Strategic Plan (goal 1) to “implement…adaptive operation and
maintenance of resources that provide safe and healthy recreation experiences…of current and
future generations.” Creation of these blueways across project waters has improved recreation
and environmental awareness while linking communities and land based attractions such as
recreational trails, historic sites, and parks. The partnerships that have been realized and the
funds invested at Kerr Lake to achieve common management objectives would not have come to
fruition without the Handshake Partnership with RRBA.
Involving Other Partners – This partnership not only created a wonderful opportunity to partner
with multiple groups at this location but has acted as a springboard for larger partnerships
throughout the Kerr Lake region. The Handshake Partnership that started with RRBA, USACE,
and the Virginia Tourism Corporation, now includes nearly a dozen new partners (listed below).
This larger partnership, led by RRBA, has resulted in two additional launch facilities being
constructed within the basin. In addition, these partners have also invested $60K to promote the
region through creation of the Southern Virginia Wild Blueway (SVWB). This marketing and
branding campaign has led to the creation of a website, extensive mapping of the blueways, and
printed material that all promote the wonderful natural resources of the project and the
surrounding region. The SVWB was officially recognized during a Grand Launch Celebration in
June 2014 at Staunton River State Park located at the head waters of Kerr Lake. This partnership
8. continues to grow and branch out into various aspects. The creation of these access points has
created opportunity for outreach, education, and volunteer groups to take their programs to a
higher level. More information about these unique efforts can be found at:
http://www.sovawildblueway.com/about-the-blueway/
Partial List of Stakeholders and Partners:
US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
Roanoke River Basin Association (RRBA)
Dan River Basin Association (DRBA)
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
VA Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF)
Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission (TICR)
Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC)
Dominion Power
Halifax County, VA
Mecklenburg County, VA
Town of Halifax, VA
Town of South Boston, VA
Serving Diverse Audiences - Our partnership with the Roanoke River Basin Association-
Upper Reach, coupled with their hard work, has resulted in this universally accessible canoe
and kayak launch that will serve our wounded warriors returning home, and anyone who
lives with a physical limitation. Our partnership with the American Legion and Veterans of
Foreign Wars has been strengthened by the completion of this project and the facilities are
being used by these groups to get wounded warriors back outside and active. This
recreational therapy is critical to the healing process, both mentally and physically, for those
returning from war. The completion of the second universally accessible launch five miles
below the tailrace has created one of the first fully accessible blueways on the east coast.
This launch has created a gateway for the enjoyment of the beautiful natural resources that
surround us and provides the opportunity to get outdoors and be active. Tailrace Park on the
downstream side of the John H. Kerr Dam has always been a popular fishing and wildlife
viewing area and the access has both enhanced and allowed for a greater number of people
to enjoy the outdoors. These facilities provide easy access for the amateur paddler and serve
a larger demographic because of its functional design. Recent studies conducted by Virginia
Tech show that the economic impact for paddling activities within the Roanoke River Basin
for Virginia alone totals:
$47,071,318 of Income ($20,828,017 direct paddling +$26,243,301 indirect) and
1,180 Jobs (694 direct paddling + 486 indirect) in the Roanoke River Basin.*
*Assessing Economic Impacts of Ecotourism in the Roanoke River Basin: Metrics
Program Development Services – Ellerbock 2014
9. Pictures below provide a snapshot of the Handshake Partnership before, during and after
construction of the universally accessible canoe/kayak launch.
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11. The completion of the Tailrace Canoe/Kayak
Launch has resulted in numerous partnerships and
the continued construction of access points
throughout the basin as demonstrated in these
pictures.
Right: Parking and access path to the floating
launch shown below. Interpretive signage and
mapping are located at each access point.
Left: Floating launch that is located five
miles below the Tailrace Launch. This
blueway now allows for the launch and
retrieval by those with disabilities.
Right: Tributary to Kerr Lake - Banister River
Launch. This stair step launch eliminated the need
for skids that often create a tripping hazard.
Canoe/kayaks can slide down the steps without
damage since the leading edge of the concrete
steps are designed using wood.