National Park Week begins on Saturday April 16, 2011 and there’s no better place to celebrate than the famous swamps and bayou’s of Louisiana. The Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (JLNP) in Louisiana is home to the Barataria Preserve (BP). The BP is 23, 000 acres of protected wetlands, marshes and swamps that connects [...]
Herman Melville and Whaling
In the days of Herman Melville’s Moby Dick, to go whaling was a suitable profession, a chance at adventure, even a source of literary inspiration. For Ishmael, the main character in Moby Dick, whaling was a indeed a noble and necessary profession. And the great leviathan, or the whale, was pursued closely and hunted carefully. Now, the [...]
Water Celebrity of the Week: Alicia Keys
Singer Alicia Keys is WaterWideWeb’s Water Celebrity of the Week. In her music video Superwoman, water is a powerful metaphor for the unity and empowerment of women. Within the first minute of Superwoman, Keys is adorned in traditional garb walking across the Saharan desert to fetch water at a well. On her head rests a basin [...]
Using Flickr to Save the World
Have you checked out what’s going on WaterWideWeb’s Flickr page? Talented photographers and artists from around the world are sharing their great pictures of water with us! Travel all seven seas, cruise the Mediterranean, and back again right from your computer, simply by clicking on our Flickr page. At WaterWideWeb, we’re using social media tools to raise [...]
Water for Steamy Cocoa: Hot or Not?
Nothing warms the soul quite like a cup of hot cocoa. But cocoa connoisseurs have debated on the key ingredient that makes the best cup of steamy goodness. It’s high time to tackle the age-old question. Is hot cocoa, aka hot chocolate, served best with water or milk? Food Network chef Ina Garten includes milk in her [...]
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Family Fun on a Budget in Florida
Looking for a great get-a-away that won’t be too expensive, but not so cheap that you regret booking the flight and hotel? Consider scuba diving in Florida for your next vacation. You can save money without scrimping on vacation must have’s like outdoor activities and culture. The Florida Underwater Archaeological Preserves (FUAP) offers tourists and locals several [...]
Reap What You Sow: H20 Efficient Landscaping
They say April showers bring May flowers, but are you considering water efficient landscaping for your garden this year? In the Clackamas River of northwestern Oregon, water use multiplies by 2-3 times more water in spring months as compared to winter months. Additional water use is attributed to the increased landscaping and planting that takes place [...]
Singer Lizz Wright Takes You To The Water
Jazz singer Lizz Wright is a Georgia native who takes fans down to the water in her track Song for Mia from the album The Orchard. Listeners are rocked by the ebb and flow of Wrights smooth vocals over a gentle strumming of her guitar, entreating them to take their worries down to the water. Metaphors [...]
Why NOLA’s Water Meter Jewelry is a Must Buy
New Orleans (NOLA) water meter jewelry is a big deal in the Big Easy. Rings, necklaces, and bracelet charms are fashioned after old water meters found scattered throughout NOLA’s French Quarter. There’s plenty of exciting trinkets to purchase in the birthplace of jazz, before enjoying a beignet and coffee at Cafe DuMonde. But, replicas of the city’s water [...]
Cheers For Ted Danson’s Book on Ocean Conservation
Ted Danson is an actor, activist and long time advocate for conservation of America’s oceans. Danson starred as Sam Malone on the sitcom Cheers. In the world of ocean conservation, most people certainly know Danson’s name. He recently released his book Oceana, a compelling analysis of ocean degradation and efforts to stop it. “For over 20 years, [...]
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