The year 2009 is almost over (not to mention the decade), so everyone is coming out with lists, but we want to highlight just one – The Best Photos Of 2009, put together by Boston.com’s Big Picture blog. We’ll preview the first, the most obvious, and then you should head over to Boston.com.
Federal agencies are gearing up to release a manmade flood aimed at refreshing the ecosystem of the Grand Canyon.
A three-day torrent of water will be released from Glen Canyon Dam on the Arizona-Utah state line beginning Wednesday morning.
The Colorado River in the Grand Canyon downstream from the dam used to be warm and muddy. But the dam now traps silt and the river runs cold and clear through the canyon. The shift has helped speed the extinction of four fish species.
The agencies including the Interior Department and Park Service hope the flooding will redistribute sediment in the canyon.
Have you ever wondered what a cat would do in zero gravity? Well you’re about to find out:
