By Joanne Richardson The PulseJuly 26, 2018 Water: An Essential Element of Summer in the City A youngster cools off at the Alaskan Adventure splash pad at the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Neb., Thursday, July 21, 2016, as high temperatures and humidity affect much of the central U.S., making it feel as hot as 115 degrees Fahrenheit in some places and leading some cities to open cooling stations and take other precautions. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik) Hard to think about summer in a city without thinking about water. City Lab has a number of good reads here. Share this:TwitterFacebook TagsEngagementPublic ProgramsUnited States About the Author(s) Previous articleRivers of Oil Next articleDown the Mississippi River
Watershed Colonialism and Popular Geographies of North American Rivers Rivers have long been the subject and vehicle for compelling stories. As physical features that tie natural and human history, rivers in narratives have hidden as much as they’ve revealed by naturalizing cultural practices and human values… Share this:TwitterFacebook