"Gray water" is any water that has been used in house, except water from toilets. Shower, sink, and laundry water, gray water, comprises of 50-80% of residential "waste" water. The idea is you would have a household gray water system that connects to your gray water sources and sends the water to a storage source. From there you would pump the water to your garden, or crop field, so you would water your plants without having to pay for fresh water.

Describes three of the many interesting jobs available working with geography, marine biologist, biological technician and landscape architect. Describes how each profession utilizes geography.

Naturalist Farley Mowat investigated the huge numbers of caribou deaths in Canada and found that trappers, not wolves, were the primary cause of the deaths. The story of his investigation is told in his book, "Never Cry Wolf."

Evaluates the cause of ocean pollution and proposes ways in which we can reduce the growing problem.

Describes the impact and characteristics of avalanche hazards. Examples are provided. Details how classification of avalanches have changed throughout history.

Through the reduction of personal waste and pollutant production paralleled with the influx of a major awareness program we, can salvage the earth.

Common Buckthorn is a tree in the Rhamnaceae family. Buckthorn tend to shade and crowd out more desirable plants and trees, including our native herbs, shrubs, and indigenous wildflowers.

Discusses America's dependence on oil and the pending depletion of this natural resource. Also describes the environmental effects of oil and coal consumption.

Drinking water is contaminated in 12 California counties. According to California environmental officials, the contamination has been caused by the primary component used to in the manufacture of rocket fuel for planes and fighter jets. Government officials are planning action to fix the problem.