Sentences with phrase «over the river areas»

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Rockhampton, with a population of over 80,000 on the Fitzroy River, was expected to suffer flood levels not seen for a century and Stewart urged residents in low - lying areas to leave.

This was particularly the case with the Murrumbidgee River which experienced massive flooding after March 2012 rainfall with areas of the floodplains inundated for the first time in over a decade.

Downtown Napa is the only area of the Napa Valley that brings together over 70 restaurants, 20 plus wine tasting rooms, more than 40 hotels and picturesque bed and breakfasts, nightlife, a river front promenade and outdoor sculpture walking tour, and other activities all within walking distance.

Saturday afternoon around 1:30, armed only with a street number and a general idea of the building's whereabouts, I drive past twice, first overlooking it then saying, «Nah, that can't be it,» but, maybe, that tiny little box over there, over near the river and nothing else except some abandoned warehouses with shattered windows and a few wind - whipped scrub pines, that rundown shack over there with the rutted dirt parking area and the fish market behind it, maybe that's the gym.

While modest in size, the parcel connects to the 136 - acre Four Corners Conservation Area and to several hundred acres of conserved land within the Ware River Watershed as well as north over to the Wachusett Mountain State Reservation.

Riverkeeper's Musegaas notes that the Washington D.C. - area bridge to which he referred earlier is over the Potomac River, and he says the Potomac and Hudson share similar characteristics.

Over 16,000 people live and work in the towns and villages throughout the area and every year, thousands of visitors travel there to enjoy the fabulous scenery, from wild moorlands and soaring mountain peaks to spectacular rivers and tranquil lochs.

The brownish free - flowing Butre River that runs through the area has over the past decades been the main source of water for residents.

Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro said, «The Hudson Valley is a world - class destination for residents and visitors looking to experience the natural beauty of the Hudson River and its surrounding areas, and the Walkway over the Hudson has been a remarkable attraction in our tourism industry.

U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer met with Sidney Officials Saturday at the civic center, to discuss the Sidney flood plain project: (Schumer 12-22-14) The plans to buy out & relocate resident from the flood prone River Street area over to the... Continue reading →

The plans to buy out & relocate resident from the flood prone River Street area over to the Plankenhorn road are continuing, the town & village board are working to annex that area into the village limits, the cost of the project is about 22 million dollars.

With conservative assumptions about sea level rise and the subsidence of the area, two diversion structures — large concrete sluices placed in the river embankment — would create about 700 square kilometers of land over 30 years, said Gary Parker of the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign.

Over the years, excavation expanded beyond the original site, called Açutuba, toinclude other spots in a 20 - square - mile area on the peninsula that juts between the Amazon and Rio Negro rivers.

Researchers studied a whole river catchment in the New Forest over an area of 100 square kilometres, upstream of the town of Brockenhurst.

One study in 2011 using aerial photographs concluded that many of the glaciers in Wind River lost on average 38 percent of their surface area over the latter half of the 20th century.

This 5AM club is not a newbie to the River North area, but if you've still got some party in you after the 2AM places close, I highly recommend Uber - ing over to Cuvee.

With 25.3 million people spread out over an area the size of Texas, Gansu province is a remote and mountainous region situated on the upper and middle reaches of the Yellow River in northwest China.

On a class field trip to historic Bartram's Garden, pupils learn how the local watershed area of the Schuylkill River has changed over time.

According to Wispolitics.com, Senate JFC Co-chair Alberta Darling (R - River) Hills, said she is still hopeful the committee can convene later this week; however, she said an Assembly GOP proposal unveiled late last week to tinker with Gov. Scott Walker's K - 12 education funding proposal has added a new area of division for the two houses, which were already at odds over transportation funding.The Wispolitics.com subscription report further indicated that a spokeswoman for Assembly JFC Co-chair John Nygren (R - Marinette) also describes the Senate and Assembly GOP caucuses as being at an impasse.

«With the amount of investment that the City and (San Antonio) River Authority are going to put in this area,» Martinez explained, «it's just going to be such a different community over the next three to five years, and we're going to be right up ahead of it.»

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Both countries and the river are named for the early settlers to the area known as the Kongo people, and for the Kingdom of Kongo which controlled much of the area between about 1400 and 1914: The Republic of Congo Also known as Congo - Brazzerville or the Congo, The Republic of Congo was a former French colony which gained independence in 1960 and currently has a population of a little over four million.

The Susquehanna River runs through the area, and technically the Harrisburg area includes Dauphin, Cumberland, and Perry Counties for a total metropolitan population of well over half a million people.

Barring a small vegetable patch, we spread river - stones over a very thick layer of crushed rocks (metal) to discourage weeds for the remainder area.

What you get in a bungalow: crockery, cutlery, linen, hotplate, toaster, kettle and fridge Our verdict: restaurant area has beautiful views over the river though very busy, try and stay in riverside chalets or tented safari tents

There are a few very tricky and steep sections, but the views over the Umzimkhulu River and the hills surrounding the area, are worth the effort.

During the 4 nights we stayed in Queenstown, we took in the sights of the area, did a day trip to Milford Sound and rafted down the Shot Over River.

Over a dozen rivers and creeks in the Sooke area can benefit greatly from restoring and rehabilitating the salmon habitat.

This vantage point provides a breath taking, 360 degree, panoramic view over the jungle canopy of the Macal, Mopan and Belize River valleys, as well as a vast area of the Guatemalan Peten District.

This exciting adventure tour in the Riviera Maya features a unique combination of the best recreation this area has to offer, from swimming in underground rivers and cenotes to flying on zip lines over the lush Mayan jungle.

Imagine surfing alongside Dave Delroy and Lief Mulik as they tackle the Margaret River and the Bombora: what the indigenous Australians called the areas of large, frothy sea waves breaking over shall sand or reefs.

The amenities are numerous... outdoor and indoor pools, lazy river, hot tub, lawn over looking the ocean, and computer area.

With views over Perth and the Swan River, it's the perfect vantage point to get your bearings of Perth and the surrounding area.

Situated at the mouth of the Brooks River and the shore of Naknek Lake, Brooks Camp attracts people from all over the world to view brown bears, enjoy world - class fishing, and learn about the long human history of the area.

This presidential proclamation expanded Katmai's boundaries west over the Brooks River area and much of Naknek Lake as well as north to include nearly all of Katmai's modern coastline.

During low tide, bears frequent the shoreline turning over rocks in search of food on the North Coast Trail, Nahwitti River area.

Areas to unwind and reminisce over the days spectacular outings to the nearby tourist attractions such as the lush vineyards of the Barossa, pristine beaches of Victor Harbor, the wetlands of the beautiful River Murray, or the breathtaking views of the Adelaide Hills.

Surrounded by the Eresma and Clamores rivers and sitting on top of a rocky hill, the scenery around the castle is truly majestic, offering spectacular views over the local area.

It consists mostly of «fill» land built up over formerly marshy areas and river sediment deposits.

Shearwater operates a range of activities at the Falls, from bungee jumping to river rafting - and when the day is over, guests can wind down with Wi - Fi in the lounge areas, a drink by the pool, or even a back rub in the massage tent.

White water rafting is another unique way to see the area, stop over to River Romp to raft down the Little Pigeon River.

Representing over 1000 photographs of Campbell River and area rewarding you with a testament to the spender and beauty of the area in a way that only pictures can achieve.

Magnificent views over Maroochy River from balcony, roof top and living areas.

Magnificent view over Maroochy River from balcony, rooftop and living areas.

The Canoa zone contains a series of river mouths and sand points that come alive on NW swells and produce fun rippable waves over a sand bottom that is more forgiving in most areas.

The hotel offers a Mediterranean experience at the Oleo Pazzo Restaurant with views over the Lez River, while the Design Bar in the heart of the lobby area offers a relaxed environment in which to enjoy drinks and snacks throughout the day.

This has meant that the style and layout and overall running of these small 10 person resorts are all inline perfectly with the Balinese culture creating the perfect traditional approach to luxury accommodation in this wonderful area.Ubud is located in the center of Bali at just over 600 meters above sea level where you can enjoy amazing views of Bali including rice paddies, river valleys and tropical woodland all at cooler temperatures and away from the conventional tourist areas of the south.

Experience Kununurra, «the eastern gateway to the Kimberley» and surroundings by air with a morning scenic flight over the renowned Ord Irrigation area, Carr - Boyd Ranges, Ord River and the impressive Lake Argyle.

When sightseeing's done, you can indulge in a relaxing walk along the banks of the Gascoyne River, take a swim in our pool, or get together over a casual meal in our alfresco area.

There are almost 300 bird species in this area and Cape Parrot, Fish Eagles, Bustards; Pipits are seen swooping down the river and over the forests.