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Maymont: An American Estate

Posted on April 28, 2013 by yliu3

Maymont is a 100 acre park in the middle of a developed city. The property was owned by the very wealthy Dooley family. When Mrs. Dooley died in 1925, the family willed the land to the City of Richmond, and … Continue reading →

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The relationship between rivers, people and cities

Posted on April 16, 2013 by yliu3

Since childhood, I have consistently swam, fished, wakeboarded and explored a variety of rivers, lakes and ocean. My experience in and around watershed has been extensive. However, I until recently, I failed to acknowledge the importance of these watersheds outside … Continue reading →

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Spring yet?

Posted on March 31, 2013 by yliu3

Unfortunately, the recent weather has not reminded me of the picturesque “Richmond Spring” that I remember from last year. I remember my first spring here. It was filled with bright green and every color flower. Instead, the weather has mostly … Continue reading →

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Unusual Volunteering

Posted on March 24, 2013 by yliu3

When I usually speak about community service, the word “excitement” is not usually included. However, working on the James River with Ralph White was educational and stimulating. Before arriving, I only knew that we were going to be covering some … Continue reading →

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Reflection two

Posted on March 5, 2013 by yliu3

Much has changed here since my last visit. The creek is no longer covered in ice and the ground is not covered in snow. Last visit was much more interesting and pretty, but each new visit brings new discoveries. Although … Continue reading →

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Connecting Natural Watersheds

Posted on February 20, 2013 by yliu3

I have been fortunate to take many environmental classes, but Geography of the James has been the most interactive and hands on, by far. Being able to see the things we talk about in class, makes the topics much more … Continue reading →

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Rivers and Roads

Posted on February 10, 2013 by yliu3

Roads dominate the majority of the United States. Our omnipresent infrastructure crisscrosses through all types of ecosystems. These roads have facilitated serious economic growth by increasing transportation of energy and goods. However, these transportation corridors have also been detrimental to … Continue reading →

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Similar Cities

Posted on February 3, 2013 by yliu3

As I begin to think more about how the city of Richmond relates to the James river, I can’t help but  make comparisons between my hometown of Austin, Texas. The city of Austin is split by the Colorado River.  As … Continue reading →

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So this is winter?

Posted on January 27, 2013 by yliu3

Our first field trip inspired me to go back to my newly discovered inflow to the Westhampton Lake. I thought seeing that miniature waterfall that flowed into the lake was a powerful reminder that the lake was a real, flowing … Continue reading →

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A misunderstood lake

Posted on January 20, 2013 by yliu3

Water is such a simple, complex and omnipresent element of the earth’s existence. The world’s oceans cover almost 70% of the earth’s surface and rivers play an integral role in their health by dumping fresh water into these salty reserves. … Continue reading →

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