Buying a luxury waterfront abode is a dream come true, one that many do not wish to spoil with thinking of cleaning and repairing. But the inevitable reality is that every property requires regular maintenance, and waterfront homes are no exception. It is vital to realize that maintaining an oceanfront property routinely over the years
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Chesapeake Bay: The Prosperity, Decline, and Restoration of an American Treasure
With over 150 major rivers and streams from six different states flowing into it, Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the lower 48 states. It plays a crucial role in both the ecology and the economy of Maryland and Virginia, the two states it spans, and has long been treasured for its pristine
Florida’s Sinking Coast – Part 2
Mounting recognition of global warming and its likely effect on the Florida coast has mobilized many people in the state to take action. Though some continue to doubt the existence, much less the severity, of climate change, many Floridians are actively engaged in efforts to mitigate the damage that global warming is expected to inflict
Florida’s Sinking Coast – Part 1
The earth’s ice is melting at an unprecedented rate, and sea levels are rising just as rapidly. According to a recent study, ice melt has caused seawater levels to rise nearly 7.8 inches in the last 150 years alone. With 2016 slated to become the hottest year on record, ice melt and sea-level rise show