It was these side diversions from the river, the opportunities to explore, and the chance to get away from it all that really gave me my geology fix!
In her meetings, Clinton discussed environmental concerns over a proposed dam on the Mekong river, investment opportunities and joint efforts to clean up the tens of millions of unexploded bombs the US dropped on Laos.
"All of you in the back, come forward!" A few tear gas canisters got caught in the wind and drifted away toward the river: an opportunity.
Access to dense and wooded land, lakes and rivers, provide opportunities for exploring common interests, such as hunting, fishing and camping.
But when a single company took ownership of all the major dams along the river, the opportunity arose to forge a big-picture solution.
What We Like The views from many points in the lovely little enclave are breathtaking, and property ownership along such a quiet spot on the river affords many opportunities for sailing and other water sports.
Recent studies in the desert Nile have shown that alluvial dynamics were important in determining whether climate-modulated fluctuations in river flow represented opportunities or hazards for Bronze-age farming communities76.
The result is the just-issued "Los Angeles River Park and Recreation Area Study". The report profiles all 12 riverfront cities from Glendale and Burbank, south through the city of Los Angeles and southeast L.A. County to Compton and Long Beach; inventories parklands near the river, and prioritizes opportunities for local parkland acquisition.
Yukon rivers provide ample opportunities for hydroelectric power generation.
Within cities, rivers provide compelling opportunities for open space, ecological restoration, and community gathering – especially as former industrial waterfronts become accessible to human populations.
The removal of approximately 20% of the total flood discharge from the river provided an opportunity to examine the impact of large water diversion on the sediment transport capacity of large rivers.
