Today is Earth Day, so here's 10 interesting facts about our Chesapeake Bay (from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation):
1. The Bay holds about 18 trillion gallons of water. That amount of water would fill more than fifty billion bathtubs to the brim.
2. Only about half of the water in the Bay comes from the ocean. The rest comes from the 64,000 square mile watershed, which extends approximately 524 miles from Cooperstown, NY to Norfolk, VA.
3. Roughly 51 billion gallons of water enter the Bay each day from the 100,000 streams, creeks, and rivers that feed it.
4. A person 6 feet tall could wade through more than 700,000 acres of the Bay without becoming completely submerged. The deepest part of the Bay, called "The Hole" is more than 170 feet deep.
5. Every year, new parking lots, driveways, roofs, and other hardened surfaces from development convert land in the Chesapeake Bay region from great green filter to hard grey funnel. Every four years, an area of land the size of Washington, D.C. is lost.
6. Most sewer drains don’t go to the sewage plant – polluted runoff from your street runs into local waters and ultimately to the Bay. Your crabcake used to swim through that.
7. The Bay produces about 500 million pounds of seafood per year.
8. Seventy to ninety percent of all striped bass, known locally as rockfish, were spawned in the Bay.
9. The Bay's fishing industry used to harvest tens of millions of bushels of oysters. Today, harvests have fallen to less than one percent of historic levels.
10. Seventeen-million people live, work, and play in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
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Let’s face it: Moving companies can be lifesavers. They’ll carry everything you own, they can handle three flights of stairs, they don’t flinch at bad weather, and they’ll move you any distance. Hey, is there anything they won’t do?
Well, yes, actually. Movers draw the line on certain things, and if you don’t know about it ahead of time you might end up out of luck on moving day. So here’s a handy no-go list.
Hazardous materials
OK, it may not come as a surprise, but “federal law bans moving companies from transporting hazardous materials,” says Lindsey Schaibly, operations coordinator of Two Men and a Truck, a franchised moving company based in Lansing, MI. This is probably a good thing.
That list includes the obvious things like propane tanks, gasoline tanks, and ammunition, but it also includes some things you might not expect.
According to Atlas Van Lines, these items can’t go on the truck:
- Car batteries
- Charcoal
- Darkroom chemicals
- Batteries
- Nail polish
- Scuba tanks
- Liquid bleach
If you do have anything hazardous—or even vaguely toxic—your best bet is to dispose of it properly before you move and restock once you’ve landed at your new place.
Household plants
If you’ve invested in potted plants, brace yourself—this might sting a little.
“Plants are tricky,” says James Sullivan, president of Humboldt Storage & Moving ofCanton, MA.
While a few moving companies might be willing to toss a plant or two on the back of the truck for a short move, most won’t allow any on local moves. And that goes double for intrastate and cross-continental moves. You may just have to bite the bullet and transport your cherished domestic vegetation yourself.
“Some states are really sensitive about plants,” Sullivan says. “Officials are afraid of bringing in bugs or other problems into the state.”
Food and pantry items
When it comes to all that stuff clogging up your pantry, there’s a simple rule: Nonperishable foodstuff can be transported but perishable items are a strict no, Schaibly says.
Keep in mind that anything open is considered perishable, no matter what the expiration date is. So it’s better to play it safe and pack only sealed food with a long shelf life—like canned vegetables, boxed cereals, and jarred spices.
Outdoor equipment
Lawn and pool equipment can quickly become a source of stress on moving day.
Generally, any pool paraphernalia that could pose a danger—such as acid or other treatment chemicals—will have to be disposed of. Same goes for weed killer and other pesticides. However, you can move the actual equipment—such as your lawn mower or generator—as long as you plan ahead.
“We ask customers to remove as much gasoline from engines as possible before we can move the item,” Sullivan says (rather sensibly).
Rickety or scary stairs
Once you’re packed, there are still a few potential snags to watch for. Most moving companies will do anything they can to move you, but everyone has limits.
“Each mover is probably a little different,” Sullivan says. “But we do everything we can to get a customer moved in, even if we have to hoist furniture over the balcony.”
But don’t expect that to be the norm. Many moving companies won’t risk rickety stairs, tight spiral staircases, or narrow balcony walkways. Trust us, we know this from experience! If you know your new place might pose a problem, tell the movers about it ahead of time.
Remember: Companies can simply decline to move you, even if you’re scheduled to move that day. It’s better to play it safe and be honest about any potential problems beforehand than to be stuck without a mover on moving day. Come clean: You’ll thank us later.
Story from: http://www.realtor.com/advice/move/what-your-movers-wont-move/
About the Author: Angela Colley lives in New Orleans, where she writes about buying, selling, and renting news for realtor.com. Her passions include animal rescue, photography, historic homes, and Southern architecture.
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