THE WILLAMETTE FALLS Willamette Falls Power Station was formed at the end of the Oregon Trail in 1888. It was the first station in North America to transmit power over electric lines between two cities. Before then, the falls were
With 71 percent of the Earth’s surface covered by water, you might wonder why there is a crisis. Since saline oceans hold 96.5 percent of the earth’s water, we rely on the small amount that is freshwater to support human,
You are the first to view the cover graphic for The Water Factor, a thriller about the corporate takeover of water. Though set in the future, everything in the story is based on fact. You’ll be surprised, horrified, intrigued, and concerned about
Birch Trees. We live in a country where beauty takes many forms. Our job is to protect and enjoy nature’s bounty so it can remain the pride of future generations. Holding onto Pride Last week, I watched Dance Life, an
Limitless Possibilities Confusing, Volatile, Hateful, Loss, Changing, Compassionate, Loving, Opportunity, Joy Negotiating Volatility Though retired, I keep one foot in the museum world. This February’s American Alliance of Museum magazine was about navigating the future
Heaven and Beyond. What lies beyond our sight? Aliens? Most people are accustomed to alien life forms in their backyards and don’t think twice about them. But perhaps you do, especially when English Ivy, introduced by European colonists in 1727,
Flickers Caring for Their Young Access to food and clean water is necessary for the survival of all living species. We need to be diligent about preserving nature’s gifts to humanity. A Writer’s Passion While president of OMSI, I collaborated
Time Outside the Box Do you remember the first time you left home? Overnight, you were without parents telling you what to do. The day I was accepted to college, I dreamt about how wonderful it would be on my
Blue Ladders (NFS) There are many pathways to inner peace. Spiritual? You Kidding? I never considered myself to be a spiritual person, yet friends say I am. The word itself bothers me. Spiritual brings forth images of ghosts and angels
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