Long-term treatment centers for alcoholism provide a structured environment for recovering alcoholics. After detoxing from the effects of alcoholism, some people may require additional time to focus on behavioral changes and re-socialization...
The Clinton River Spillway is a canal located in Macomb and Oakland counties in the state of Michigan. The nearest town to the spillway is Mount Clemens. The total watershed area is 760 square miles and is a popular destination for fishermen in...
Fishing in the upper Chesapeake Bay region is a favored pastime of both locals and tourists. The bay also supplies a great deal of seafood for the region and country. There are a wide variety of species of fish and shellfish available in the area....
There are a number of recovery programs that are available to help substance abusers address the problem of addiction, and also assist them in maintaining an alcohol or drug-free life. They provide the tools for them to relate to family and...
Water ionizers are appliances that are attached to kitchen faucets and used to treat regular tap water with minerals and an electrical current in order to produce ionized water. Ionized water is alkaline, or low pH, water containing large amounts...
If you're looking for an activity in the outdoors of New Hampshire, consider fishing on the Androscoggin River. With a variety of parks and guided tours available, the river also offers opportunities for canoeing, kayaking and wildlife watching.
Birth control pills, taken once daily, help prevent a female from conceiving. For various reasons, such as becoming pregnant or experiencing unwanted side effects, a woman may stop taking the medication in the middle of a package of pills and will...
When brushing your teeth, it’s easy to be lazy and leave the water running. After all, you’re just going to turn it back on again in a minute or so. It almost seems a waste of your energy to conserve what seems like not very much...
Drug addiction is a brain-related disease that requires a treatment plan that addresses the problem of addiction effectively and sustainably. The goal of a treatment plan is to help the addict be able to live a life free of drug abuse and...
The country's capital is not just the center of national politics, but home to nearly 600,000 people, some of whom are living a green lifestyle and taking part in green activities. From the most local neighborhood activities to gatherings of...
Washington’s Beaver Lake offers excellent fishing opportunities if you're looking to experience the great outdoors in this spectacular region. Beaver Lake is a nice alternative to the considerably more crowded and noisy Pine Lake nearby....
Atwood Lake extends through both Tuscarawas and Carroll counties in Southeast Ohio, and is part of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District, a series of lakes in the area that were designed to reduce flooding and conserve water. Not only does...
Safe drinking water is an essential ingredient for human health. Without access to drinking water, your body may be unable to sustain proper growth or perform its most basic internal functions. Contaminated or polluted water sources may cause...
Located near Washington, D.C., the Chesapeake Bay is a national treasure. Each year, tourists visit Maryland and Virginia to fish or crab in the waters of this famous estuary. However, the growing population in the watershed of the Bay has...
Collecting rainwater is an ancient tradition that lost importance in the industrial era when communal water collection and distribution systems gained prominence. Conservation concerns and cost savings are generating new interest in residential...
The California Bay Area flats surround the urban region of the San Francisco Bay, and it includes nine separate counties along the Sacramento River delta. Thanks to sunny California weather and the many parks and lakes around the California Bay...
Situated on the Boston Harbor along New England’s scenic coast, Boston is surrounded by the Charles River, dams and harbors that offer distinct views of the city year-round. After running 80 miles through 22 cities, the Charles River flows...
The scenic North River in southeastern Massachusetts changes quickly depending on the tides. Getting there can prove challenging, but worth the effort. The waterway runs through miles of marshlands, before reaching the ocean. As its currents rise...
Marlborough, Massachusetts, is only 20 miles west of Boston, but nestles in a landscape dotted with fishing lakes and parks. The 36,000-resident city celebrated its 350th birthday in 2010, according to Marlborough. Anyone who wants to participate...
Water sampling and testing are essential for safe drinking water. Testing reveals issues which may not be detectable and could potentially cause health problems. The World Health Organization estimates that 4 percent of all deaths world-wide are...
Fish may die off for numerous reasons, and testing for pollutants may become necessary. Winter die-offs may naturally occur in northern regions. Disease or parasitic infestations may make fish more vulnerable to toxins in the water. Agricultural...
For a state as large as Texas, with its hundreds of lakes, there is only one formed by natural causes. Like all things Texas, though, it is a big one. Caddo Lake splits the border between Texas and Louisiana. This is the largest natural lake of...
The Chesapeake Bay reaches from Elkton, Maryland, to Norfolk, Virginia. With more than 11,600 miles of shoreline, there are plenty of places from which to fish the bay. At its narrowest point, near Aberdeen, Maryland, the bay is just 3.4 miles...
As of 2010, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Americans generate millions of tons of pollution each year, and spend tens of billions of dollars to control and manage it. Land pollution includes the generation of garbage,...
Just because you're 55 years old and then some doesn't mean you're over the hill. If you live in or near Maryville, Tennessee, keep your hiking shoes nearby. The Great Smoky Mountains, Tellico Lake, and a four-mile Greenway Trail offer hiking...
New Jersey's coastline offers more than just a day at the beach. There are several state parks at the Garden State's shorepoints. These preserved areas offer excellent swimming, surf fishing, and hiking (or walking, running, and jogging) along...
The family Salmonidae includes the numerous species of salmon, trout, whitefish and graylings. Fish species in this classification are valuable as food fish, and are prized as game fish. Species of salmonids live in both freshwater and saltwater...
Collecting rainwater and reusing it is a time-honored and cost-saving tradition that saw diminished practice with the advent of widespread municipal utilities. Yet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that a typical household can...
Salt Fork Lake is in Salt Fork State Park, Ohio’s largest state park. The lake is part of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD), a series of lakes in Ohio that were built to ensure flood control and conserve water. Salt Fork...