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Recent Examples of millstreamPerched beside the River Wye, The Woodyard is a charming riverside restaurant—housed in a former 1810 marble works—its glass floor revealing the old millstream trickling below.—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025 One of them is recorded in the Domesday Book, which was written in 1086, and pieces of a Roman millstone have recently been found in the bed of the millstream.—Laura Euler For Dirt.com, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2021
According to the North Branford Land Conservation Trust, the dam and millrace in the area dates back to 1761 and over its history was used to power a lumber mill, cider mill, grist mill and a factory that produced ax handles.
Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway in global oil trade, has nearly doubled the price of jet fuel, according to The New York Times.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
Over time, these nutrients move through storm systems and waterways into larger bodies of water such as lakes and ponds.
Father and son were swept away by a landslide in the city of Arequipa in a neighborhood built directly over an ancient natural watercourse.
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ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
At the same time, there are riparian natives — those that grow along watercourses — which may need regular attention in terms of water needs for many years after planting.
Upgrades to storm water pumping stations Cost: $3 million
The details: Equipment repair and replacement at six stormwater pumping stations, including new sluice gates, gate valves and actuators.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2026
Dump the remaining gravel through a sluice box to remove lighter sand and small rocks, which filter into a gold pan.
The focal point is a mural that Philz commissioned from Bay Area artist Nigel Sussman that depicts San Leandro’s history, agricultural roots and local landmarks, from the famed cherry orchards to a favorite long-ago raceway.
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Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
The last shuttle will depart the raceway at 4 a.m. each morning.