Creeklife
Articles for the Enviroment
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
Phenomenal Ecological Impact, Itty Bitty Living Creature:
Topics: Invasive Species, Habitat Loss , Environmental Health The Fresh Water Jellyfish, Craspedacusta sowerbyi If you caught my reference to the Genie from Disney’s Alladin…
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Underground Aquifers: The Great Lakes Beneath Our Feet
Back in the 1960s, there were many references to how the American West was transforming its arid land into productive farmland. We were transforming our deserts into oases of abundance. Substantial us…
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Ecofriendly Spring Cleaning
Graphic by Ron Mader. Vintage spring cleaning via Nationaal Archief. The sun is shining, the weather is getting warmer, and many of us plan to spruce up our homes for spring. That can involve using a …
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Watershed Coordinators: Unique Challenges, Common Goals [Part 2]
Although watersheds’ needs vary with the watersheds themselves, the most important tools of watershed management are nearly universal. A watershed coordinator in Oregon can use them as easily as…
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The Drinking Water Crisis in Review
Amar Guriro describes his photo: “A resident of Achhro Thar […] is taking his camel to get well water. [This part of Pakistan] is facing acute potable water shortage.” One commenter …
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An Aquatic Introduction to Ashtabula County
Ohio’s Ashtabula County is well-known for its beaches, rivers, and agriculture. It is not surprising that life in the area revolves around water. In fact, “Ashtabula” comes from an A…
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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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The “Dead Zone” Effects of the BP Oil Spill 2015
Five years later, the BP oil spill of 2010 remains a serious environmental concern. Who could forget the heart-wrenching images of what appeared to be the ocean on fire or the thousands …
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Diclofenac Contamination & Vultures
Diclofenac is principally an antibiotic drug given to commercial domestic animals. In countries where cattle farms are abundant, Diclofenac is used extensively to treat bovine diseases. For many years…
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Protect Birds & Wildlife with Collection Receptacles for Fishing Lines: Part Two
In the previous post we talked about the importance of collection receptacles for fishing lines and the ease of raising the funds to install these useful fixtures in your watershed. The next steps are…
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Strengthening Boy Scouts’ Youth Citizenship Through Creeklife
As young adventurers, the Boy Scouts of America develop their characters within nature, while simultaneously improving physical fitness through outdoor activities. More importantly, boy scouts learn a…
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Four Easy Ways to Help the Environment
Everyone has heard about global warming. We know that the environment around us is threatened. At times, the problem is so large that it becomes overwhelming. Most of us want to help but we simply don…
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Climate Change Is So Bad That the US and China Agree on It
The world’s bigggest pollutors get together. FOR YEARS, CHINA and the US have kept each other locked in a regulatory stalemate over climate change. As political rivals, neit…
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Endangered Reptiles in the Florida Everglades
Topics: Wildlife , Habitat Loss Endangered Species in Florida Some of the most endangered or threatened animals in and around the Florida Everglades are reptiles, including turtle…
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4-H Club: Activities, Pledges and Creeklife
The 4-H Pledge I pledge my head to clearer thinking, My heart to greater loyalty, My hands to larger service, and my health to better living, for my club, my community, my country, and my world…
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Plants: Important Contributors to Erosion Control
The bad news: wind and rain erosion causes the loss of topsoil, changes the landscape, and contributes to environmental pollution. The good news plants can help control erosion while beautifying the e…
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A Student’s Guide to Global Climate Change
Our world is always changing. Look out your window long enough, and you might see the weather change. Look even longer, and you’ll see the seasons change. The Earth’s climate is cha…
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Rivers and Possible Hazards While Having Fun
Swimming hole in Hawaii; photo by kezz (deviantART). It can be very refreshing to take a dip in a river or creek (especially if you’ve got your own secret swimming hole). Many people choose loca…
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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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Online Fundraising Sites: A Growing Trend On The Rise
Topics: Ways to help the environment and Online Fundraising Efforts Online fundraising sites have become some of the fastest growing philanthropy platforms available for people who are i…
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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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How Are You Helping the Earth?
When was the last time you made a conscious effort to help the environment? Can you name more than three ways that you are benefiting Earth today? This world is unfathomably large. And yet, with a sma…
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Three Ways to Help the Environment with Your Morning Cup of Joe
Recently we discussed ecofriendly disposal of coffee grounds. Here are some more ways that your caffeine fix can have a conscience: 1. Get rid of the disposable paper cup! Although paper beats styrofo…
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Protect Birds & Wildlife with Collection Receptacles for Fishing Lines: Part One
When I was younger, one of the neat things about local fishing holes was that you never had to bring your own tackle. If you poked around for a few minutes, you could usually find a hook, a couple of …
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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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