"Turtle Bayou a small success in otherwise growing problem"

"Turtle Bayou, between Houston and Beaumont, was like many abandoned oil fields in Texas, with alligators, bald eagles and bobcats coexisting with unplugged oils and the threat of spills and the contamination of soil and water. But today, those threats have been largely eliminated at the 511-acre nature preserve..."

"Bow hunter snags giant, 13-foot alligator near Dayton"

"A bow hunter from Tarkington captured a massive 13-foot, 8.5-inch alligator Monday afternoon south of Dayton.  It was Lee Sanford's first time to hunt for alligators but it won't be his last.  The alligator had been tracked on Day Lake south of Dayton for three days..."

"Top 11 Canoe Trip Faux Pas"

"The worst etiquette mistakes you can make on backcountry canoe trips and how to avoid them..."

"Kayak Survival Skills"

"What if...? Ever wonder what you'd do if you get lost in the fog without a compass? Or if you become stranded on an ocean isle with no freshwater? What if you become separated from your boat? Get a leg up with these lifesaving survival skills.
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"The veins of America: Stunning map shows every river basin in the US" 

"A stunning new map shows the complex network of rivers and streams in the contiguous United States. Created by Imgur user Fejetlenfej, a geographer and GIS analyst with a ‘lifelong passion for beautiful maps,’ it highlights the massive expanse of river basins across the country – in particular, those which feed the Mississippi River. The map visualizes Strahler Stream Order Classification, the creator explains, with higher stream orders indicated as thicker lines......"

"2 Dallas fishermen found dead after canoe capsizes"

"The bodies of two fishermen were recovered from Cedar Creek Lake a day after their canoe capsized early Saturday. Authorities say the two Dallas men were fishing before dawn when their 16-foot canoe overturned. Officials said the men weren't wearing life jackets..."

"Kayaking in the Animas River"

"In this photo, people kayak in the Animas River near Durango, Colo., in water colored from a mine waste spill. U.S. prosecutors have declined to pursue criminal charges against an employee of the Environmental Protection Agency over a massive mine wastewater spill that fouled rivers in three states..."

"7 Kayaking Videos You Need To See"

"We love a great video here at Adventure Kayak. Over the years we have seen many exciting, gorgeous and striking videos of kayaking trips, wildlife and paddling culture. From a kayaker being pursued by a shark to a bear snacking on a terrified paddler’s boat, here are the wildest and most popular picks from our site..."

"Canoes Reek of Genocide, Theft and White Privilege, Says Canadian Professor"

"Forget Halloween costumes and yoga, there’s a new symbol of cultural appropriation—the canoe. According to Misao Dean, Professor of English at the University of Victoria, the canoe can be a symbol of colonialism, imperialism and genocide due to history. She also accused the canoers of cultural appropriation because they are primarily white men and have a privileged place in society..."

"Why Canoe Poling Remains an Essential Skill"

"It’s hardly news that many old woods-ways are fading fast. For many, I imagine, these skills are touchstones of the past, a way of staying connected to roots and heritage. For others, they serve as a backup plan—if the GPS goes blank, we take solace in knowing how to navigate by the stars. But these perspectives cheapen old-school skills. Most of them weren’t valuable because they were newfangled at the time. They were valuable because they worked..."

"Frank Smith, Conservationist"

"In 2009, Citizen's Environmental Coalition awarded Frank Smith its lifetime achievement award for his inspiring and lifelong commitment to the environment. Happily, he has continued to help improve our environment. One of Frank's latest endeavors is the creation of Save Buffalo Bayou, a relatively new nonprofit organization founded by Frank Smith. Save Buffalo Bayou's mission is to "educate the public about proper land use and maintenance on our bayous and streams..."