Attention: Environmentalists, Hydrologists, and All Who Love Things "Green"

Hello, Friends,

The clock is ticking for both the River Shannon and my Internet connection.

Operating under the lash of the impending "monster" storm system, Sandy, I am eager to put in an effective word on behalf of those who have made, for several years, efforts to preserve, undisturbed, Ireland's rich natural heritage in the River Shannon.

Lacking time, I fear, with these heavy winds increasingly coming upon us, I am posting a link for your careful scrutiny.  This link (with video) exposes and explains the critical details far, far better than I ever could.  Please put the word out to anyone you know who can alert others to help preserve this precious river:

"Beware Bord na Mona and Dublin City Council bearing gifts" - River Shannon Protection Alliance, 2007

Thank you, friends, for tuning in.  I must sign off and post this, as my lights and screen are repeatedly flickering.

Cheers!

~ Carolyn 

Revised 6/2/14

Embracing the Endangered River Shannon

Hello, Friends,

It's one thing to talk about "saving a river."  It's quite another thing to see it, to embrace its unique beauties, its pathways, the special places to which it leads.  For those who are new to this topic, please see (from sidebar):  The Issue - Chronology - Resources.

My last discussion about the endangered River Shannon revolved around the topic of beauty.  I will follow up that piece with this nicely arranged video that I found on YouTube (with appreciation to those who recorded and uploaded it).  Together, we can become acquainted with a major river, another country's lifeblood, which is in danger of being largely dried up by man-made intervention.

If we are far away, why should we care?  Well, first of all, the River Shannon is an integral part of Ireland's cultural history and heritage, an ongoing source of fishing, boating, all-around tourist attraction, and native livelihood -- not to mention a living, fertile source of inspiration to poets, artists, and musicians everywhere.  When it comes my time to visit this lovely country of green, I, for one, want the River Shannon to be there in all her glory.

So, let's take a look!

 
I hope you enjoy the video as much as I already have. :)

Cheers!

~ Carolyn