Bronx, New York — The 265 acres that make up the Bronx Zoo have long been an oasis in contrast to the miles of concrete cityscape that surround it. The Zoo began in 1895 with the establishment of the New York Zoological Society (renamed Wildlife Conservation Society in 1993), with the purpose of advancing the study of zoology, protecting wildlife around the world and educating the public. Now the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is taking …
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Drive down any Idaho highway and you’re sure to be amazed. With a landscape that ranges from sub-alpine to desert, lakes and waterfalls to canyons and fertal farms, Idaho is a study in geographic diversity. It is evident to the observer that the people of Idaho have a lot to be proud of, and that they are taking care of their piece of America. They even design their landfills to be aesthetically pleasing and are …
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Tonopah, Arizona — One of the largest water wholesalers in the country got their first taste of what a growing number of water companies in the U.S. already know — the financial bottom-line for water projects using high-density polyethylene (HDPE) is the same color as the pipe — black. That’s what officials at the Central Arizona Water Conservation District (CAWCD) discovered when they let their bid-winning contractor value engineer a 15,000-foot pipeline for the Tonopah …
Read MoreDennis Smith rocks back on his work boots to take in the view of the Columbia River. The wide breadth, only a few miles from the Pacific Ocean, is dotted with timber-covered islands and glows from the bright but cloud-covered day. Eight or 10 lengths of polyethylene pipe stretch to the end of a 500-foot docking pier, and a lone fusion operator who doesn’t look old enough to shave, looks up from his work. “Nice …
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