American Whitewater Conservation Chair

Watersheds and Recreation

By jeffrey.knox on July 27, 2012

Part seven in a series about Watershed Protection by Tom Christopher
by Tom Christopher - American Whitewater Conservation Chair
The natural environments provided by watersheds are highly valued for their aesthetic, social, spiritual, and recreational value. They provide opportunities to pursue recreational and leisure opportunities ranging from hiking, cycling, and picnicking, to swimming, fishing, boating and a variety of [...]

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Dams and Diversions in Watersheds

By jeffrey.knox on July 27, 2012

Part six in a series about Watershed Protection by Tom Christopher
by Tom Christopher - American Whitewater Conservation Chair
Rivers and streams are the circulatory systems of our watersheds. They transport freshwater, nutrients and sediment from land to sea; and link and sustain virtually all types of ecosystems. In Maine, rivers support a tremendous diversity of life, and form [...]

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The Role of Open Space

By jeffrey.knox on July 27, 2012

Part five in a series about Watershed Protection by Tom Christopher
by Tom Christopher - American Whitewater Conservation Chair
In Maine, water quality constantly changes, from season to season and from year to year. Long-term trends are sometimes difficult to distinguish from short-term fluctuations. Under many circumstances it is difficult to tell if conditions are getting better or worse [...]

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Preventing Pollution

By jeffrey.knox on July 27, 2012

Part four in a series about Watershed Protection by Tom Christopher
by Tom Christopher - American Whitewater Conservation Chair
Water pollution seems to be everywhere-no matter where you live, work, or recreate. Bad water take its toll on our daily lives in the form of poisoned ponds and streams, polluted shorelines, closed beaches, and expensive water treatment facilities that [...]

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The Watershed View

By jeffrey.knox on July 27, 2012

Part three in a series about Watershed Protection by Tom Christopher
by Tom Christopher - American Whitewater Conservation Chair
The Kennebec River originates at the outlet of Moosehead Lake and flows southerly for 145 miles to the head of Merrymeeting Bay at Abagadassett Point, about seven miles above Bath, Maine. From Merrymeeting Bay the Kennebec waters continue south, through [...]

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Knowing Your Watershed- Part 2

By jeffrey.knox on July 27, 2012

Part two in a series about Watershed Protection by Tom Christopher
by Tom Christopher - American Whitewater Conservation Chair
It is unusual for most people to know from where their water comes and goes, and – other than for drinking – its uses within the community. Understanding where we are located in a watershed and how our activities affect [...]

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Why Watershed Protection?

By jeffrey.knox on July 27, 2012

Part one in a series about Watershed Protection by Tom Christopher
by Tom Christopher – American Whitewater Conservation Chair

In this century many states, including Maine will come to grips with the increasing difficulty of providing enough high-quality water to its expanding population base. Individual communities, as well as state agencies, will be challenged to find cost-effective [...]

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