September 30, 2009
There are a lot of developed coastlines that have jetties and seawalls. Many of these were built years ago in an attempt to stem the erosion of the beach and to stabilize the coastline. Tides, seasonal winds and storms interact in ways that can move sand onto or off a beach. Barrier Islands, in particular, [...]
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September 27, 2009
The last green valley is an area found in Massachusetts and Connecticut. It includes two river valleys the Quinebaug and Shetucket. Both of these river areas are designated as National Heritage Corriders, as set by Congress in 1994. The name comes from the fact that this place is fairly sparsely settled when compared to many [...]
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