Please respond to both POST1: and POST2: in at least 200 words each. I have included the original post as a reference when answering the post:

Original Post:

River systems affect every living thing on this planet. Choose a riverof your liking and report on it to the rest of us. You should includethe stream’s origin, destination, type (braided or meandering), and anyother interesting information that you might have uncovered. Share withus about how humans currently use this river, and what impacts that usehas had on the river’s flow or its water quality. For instance, has itbeen dammed, diverted for irrigation, contaminated with pesticides,etc.? The Greek pre-Socratic philosopher Heraclitus remarked that “Youcannot step in the same river twice.” Similarly, please do not choose ariver that another student has already shared with the class.

POST1:

Thefive Great Lakes, Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario are achain of deep freshwater lakes that border Canada and United States.These lakes are one of the Earth’s greatest features with a combinedarea of 94,250 square miles which is the world’s largest surface offresh water, amounting to 18 percent of the world’s supply. The lakesconnect to each other from Lake Superior into Lake Huron with an offshoot into Lake Michigan. Lake Huron empties into Lake Erie andcontinues into Lake Ontario eventually leading to the St. Lawrence Rivereastward to the Gulf of St. Lawrence into the Atlantic Ocean. Myapologies for the geography lesson, let us backtrack to Lake Erie and avery well-known river, the Niagara River.

Lake Erie and Lake Ontario are connected by the meandering NiagaraRiver which has an aggregate basin of 260,000 square miles. TheNiagara flows in a northerly direction for approximately 35 miles and isa physical boundary between the United States and Canada. The riverhas an aggressive flow and steep gradient flow of 326 feet, making itone of the best sources of hydroelectric power in North America.

Both countries use the waters from the Niagara River for drinking,recreation, fishing, industrial, municipal effluents, and hydro-powergeneration. An interesting fact about the hydro-power generation iscontained in a treaty between Canada and the U.S. dated 1950, referredto as the “1950 Niagara Treaty.” (Niagara Parks, 2020). The treatyregulates the flow over the Niagara Falls stating that it cannot be lessthan 2,832 cubic meters per second during April 1st to September 31st.In addition, the flow shall not fall below 1,416 cu m/s.

The river’s name originates from the Onguiaahra tribe. The Frenchexplorers gave the Indians the name “neutral” because of theirdisposition as peacekeepers between the Huron and the Iroquois tribes.The translation of the Indian name means Thunder of Waters. During theearly years, the river was of great importance to the fur trade.

Of course, the Niagara River is home to one of the seven wonders ofthe world, Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls is a major tourist attractionon both sides of the border, with many daredevils having tried to barrelride the falls or aerialists, such as the Flying Wallendas. In 2012,Nik Wallenda was the first man to complete an aerial walk across thefalls.

On a personal note and not trying to be biased, the Canadian side ofthe falls is extremely breathtaking. It is a favorite amonghoneymooners, including my husband and I. We honeymooned there and havereturned several times over the years, and a special weekend for our25th.

Nik Wallenda crossing Niagara Falls. (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/ (Links to an external site.))

Daily Mail. (2012, June 15). And he did look down!. Retrieved from https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2160143/Niagara-Falls-tightrope-walk-2012-Walker-Nik-Wallenda-person-cross.html (Links to an external site.)

Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. (2018, January 17). Niagara River. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/place/Niagara-River (Links to an external site.)

Niagara Parks. (2020). Niagara Falls Geology: Facts and figures.Retrieved fromhttps://www.niagaraparks.com/visit-niagara-parks/p…

POST2:

The Trinity River

The Trinity River in Dallas, Texas andsurrounding areas is a meandering river. This river runs 710 miles andis considered the largest river in the area. Its name came about in1690, by Alonso de Leon, and explorer that led expeditions from Mexicoand South Texas. Alonso de Leon called the Trinity River La SantisimaTrinidad, which means the most Holy Trinity.

Trinity River rises into 3 branches: Eastfork, Elm fork, County which flows 78 miles south. The East fork runsthrough Collin, Rockwall, Dallas, and Kaufman Counties were it meets theWest fork in the Southwestern part of Kaufman County. The Wlm forkrises through Montaque County and runs southeast 85 miles through Cookeand Denton counties. The West fork rises in ArcherCounty and movessoutheast 180 miles through Jack, Wise, Tarrant counties. The Clear forkof the Trinity runs through Parker northwest 45 miles until it joinsthe West fork along with cental Tarrant county near Ft. Worth. TheTrinity River is the longest river that runs throughout Texas. The mostdisastrous flood on record was in 1908, there were much damagedreported, and reservoirs have been put into place to control flooding inmany other areas.

During the Colonial Period of Texas,settlers used the Trinity River to bring supplies, dry goods to theearly settlers. Cotton, sugar, and other goods that were produced inDallas, and surrounding areas used the Trinity to transport their goodsto other areas. Also during this time, there were slaughterhouses alongthe banks of the Trinity River, and with the rapid population in Dallas,the river has a history of quality water challenges. I live in Kaufmancounty, and when I drive by the Trinity River, I can smell sewage butpeople are fishing down those banks every chance they get.

Sources

Trinity River Authority of Texas. (n.d.). Retrieved from www.trinityra.org/ourhistory (Links to an external site.)

Handbook of Texas Online, Wayne Gard, “TRINITY RIVER,” accessed January 07, 2020, http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/rnt02.