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Clean up the world!
Identify or find an outdoor issue. Pledge money to fix the problem, or do the work and earn cash!
Clean up the world!
Identify or find an outdoor issue. Pledge money to fix the problem, or do the work and earn cash!
Clean up the world!
Identify or find an outdoor issue. Pledge money to fix the problem, or do the work and earn cash!
How Creeklife can the environment
Creeklife is an online fundraising tool to raise money and create jobs for personal fundraisers, non-profit fundraising, community funding that raises public awareness for outdoor projects or events.
Creeklife Articles
Climate Change Vulnerability to Water Assests in 8 Cities
Topics: Flooding, Environmental Health and Drinking water Climate change and the vulnerability to our drinking water When we talk about ‘climate change’ in this article, we do…
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Pollution in the Great Lakes
After decades, mercury pollution is once again a threat to the aquatic biodiversity of the Great Lakes. The methylmercury level in the water is rising, causing a disturbance to the natural food web. A…
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Creek Restoration in Colorado: Crucial to Many Species
“I dreamed of the future, clean skies, water, and soil. Then I awoke and saw nothing but environmental disaster.” So says Bill Heyman, and although his statement is dramatic, it hits on th…
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Use Email To Raise Money For A Fundraiser Online
Email is one of the best ways to raise money for a cause online. However, soliciting with email is often associated with spammers. There is a right way and a wrong way to use email. The wrong way viol…
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Environmental Fundraising Ideas That Are Practical & Effective
Topics: Fundraising and Crowdfunding Green Fundraising Ideas For Environmental Projects. Most people value the environment and are concerned about the damage that occurs to the environmen…
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Protect the Environment by Fighting Re-Zoning
Zoning laws in the U.S. are intended to allow cities to develop according to an efficient, aesthetically pleasing plan. Although cities have zoning committees whose job it is to determine how land may…
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Fundraising Events via Crowdfunding
The world of fundraising is changing for businesses and nonprofits alike, and the results are unpredictable. Due to the troubled economy, among other things, folks involved in raising money for specif…
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Bird Watch: How to Help Five US Species Threatened by Watershed Pollution
The effects of watershed contamination are felt by all of the species that inhabit a local community, from humans to insects. However, some wildlife groups are impacted more than others, suffering fro…
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Help Your State Preserve Its Endangered Species
The Endangered Species Act protects species which are in danger of extinction in the US. Once a species is listed, (declared to be endangered), it is illegal to kill specimens or modify the species…
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Quick Guide: EPA Superfunds & Helping the Environment
There are more than 40,000 identified hazardous waste sites in the United States. These sites, contaminated with dangerous chemicals, can pollute groundwater, the soil, and the air. Not only do they h…
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Invasion and Environmental Impact of the Rusty Crayfish
Topics: Invasive Species, Habitat Loss , Environmental Health Every time you turn around there is another invasive species attacking Rusty crayfish (Orconectes rusticus) ar…
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How do Artificial Waterways Affect Watershed Pollution?
When we think about fighting watershed pollution, we often think about the efforts we must take to protect the waterways that occur naturally in our communities. From small creeks to roaring rivers, t…
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Impact of Damming on Salamander Species along the Grand River
Related Articles: River Dammings, The Grand River watershed and Habitats River Damming The building of any low head dams on river systems may have some significant effects …
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Sci-Fi Visions of Our Planet’s Possible Future: The Hunger Games and Avatar
The term “utopia” was first coined by Sir Thomas More, who published a philosophical tract by that name in 1516 CE. His book described a fictional paradise inhabited by a perfect, peaceful…
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Introduction to the Barton Creek Watershed in Austin, Texas
Topics: Aquatic Life and Importance of Watersheds Barton Creek Greenbelt is a Gem! Photo by Anne Worner. The scenic Barton Creek Watershed flows through Texas Hill Country, following the 50-mile creek…
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Understanding Rhythms in Nature To Avoid Pollution
In the modern world, we have a calendar that moves directly forward. The year 2014 comes after the year 2013. And the month of June comes after the month of May. For us, time is a linear process. Time…
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California’s Salton Sea Needs Help!
Related Topics: Important Resources – Watersheds Grim Future for the Salton Sea if Action is Not Taken The future of the Salton Sea, California’s largest lake, is currently pretty…
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Santa Ana Watershed Survey Sheds Light on Resource Protection
The recently completed Santa Ana Watershed Basin Study highlights the need for more protective action focused on watersheds. Officials concluded that better management practices are essential to ensur…
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Harmful Algal Blooms Are Affecting The Ecosystem
Topics: Environmental Health and HAB’s How HAB’s Are Affecting More Than Just Drinking Water Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) are a problem being faced by all 50 states. Mos…
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Overview of Invasive Species in Ohio – Grand River Watershed
Topics: The Grand RIver, Ohio and Invasive Species Non native species are always a threat The Grand River Watershed, located in northeastern Ohio, drains 712 acres along its 102.7-mile course to Lake …
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What Do Your Creek’s Insects Tell You About Its Environmental Health?
Many watershed coordinators, ecofriendly crowdfunders, and other environmental activists are accustomed to the realities of working with limited resources. It’s simply not practical to throw eve…
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Watershed Boundaries vs. Sewershed Boundaries
In order to ensure urban health and wellness, the people who plan infrastructure for the future need to base their developments on accurate environmental data. Failure to use reliable information allo…
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Air Pollution Facts From Global to Local
Earth is the only planet in our solar system where humans can live and breathe. But air pollution threatens our vital atmosphere, and thus our health. This phenomenon affects communities both locally …
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5 Tips for Increasing Personal Environmental Motivation, from Visiting Botanical Gardens to Reading Sci-Fi
There are many ways to help the environment. For example, we’ve written extensively about reducing pollution and promoting community activities that will raise eco-awareness. From collecting mon…
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Muddy Waters, Head Chief at Backyard Creeks
Creeklife matters because it’s the only place on the web that empowers and enables anyone (#evenme) to GET SOMETHING DONE to improve outdoor problems in my community. You might not think a little volunteer operation like ours could accomplish much, but thanks to The Creeklife Community #creeklifers, we ARE making a real and tangible difference one tiny creek at a time.
John Long Founder of Clean Bread & Cheese Creek
Creeklife is an incredible concept and a wonderful tool for small unfunded organizations like our where every dollar counts. Thank you so much for developing it!
David Wang - Portable Testers
As a green business we are always looking to support the environment and by working with our customers who buy a surface roughness tester from us, we help give back to the community. Thanks, Creeklife for all that you have done!
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