WATER FOLLIES , REVISITED, by Kerry Mackin

by | Oct 21, 2013 | Water Closet Blog

In this weeks Water Closet, Pike presents an article by Kerry Mackin, former Executive Director of the Ipswich River Watershed Association, who visited Arizona and writes about a parched and dry part of our country where rainfall is scarce, yet growth continues unbounded taxing the limited water resources of the region, the problem being further compounded by mans often misguided and wasteful use of such limited water resources. It should also make us all think a little more about water conservation in our own back yard since our water supplies are also not unlimited.

A BIT OF HEAVEN NEAR AT HAND

by | Oct 9, 2013 | Water Closet Blog

In this weeks Water Closet, Pike once again opines on the beauty of the area surrounding the mouth of the Ipswich River with its beaches, hills, salt marshes, tidal flats and sand bars. It may well be as close as we can get to heaven on earth.

HERON’S LIVELY, HEAVY MEAL

by | Oct 5, 2013 | Water Closet Blog

In this week’s Water Closet, Pike provides a graphic description of a magnificent raptor catching and swallowing its unfortunate prey. it is a lesson in how nature has endowed some predators with the optimum anatomy and skills to survive in the wilderness.

MEANDERING ON THE IPSWICH RIVER

by | Sep 24, 2013 | Water Closet Blog

In this weeks Water Closet, Pike tells about a recent trip along the Ipswich River with fellow Stream Teamers. Pike notes the impact of the resurgent beaver population in changing the landscape of the river flood plane which likely would not be apparent to those who do not venture onto the river. Hopefully the article will inspire people to appreciate the beauty of the river and its surround as a sanctuary from our man made world and make them want to preserve it for future generations..