What mines are on your property or nearby? The National Mine Map Repository collects and maintains mine map information and images for all types of mining for the entire country, including data and maps specific to the coal fields in … Continue reading
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Do you have a mine on your property? Or a mine nearby? As property managers, we need to not only manage, but inform and educate campers and guests about their surroundings Here are some resources you can use from The … Continue reading
“One of the big dangers in modern life is that there is so much distraction and so much constant stimulation that it keeps us at the surface of things. There is a part of ourselves that needs silence and needs … Continue reading
Who owns the mineral rights for your property? The mineral rights owner might not be the same as the land ownership. How Can I Locate Who Owns the Mineral Rights Under My Land? http://www.mineralhub.com/2010/04/how-can-i-locate-who-owns-the-mineral-rights-under-my-land/ Land and Mineral Ownership (BLM-Eastern United … Continue reading
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May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. To find out how to steer clear of Lyme disease during “picnic season” – a time when people are more likely to pick up ticks – the National Science Foundation spoke with NSF-funded disease … Continue reading
“We’ve explored construction contracts before and the idea that they set the rules for a short-term “marriage of convenience” — from proposal through amicable divorce. But this month, we’re going to consider some of the pieces of that construction document … Continue reading
“Studies from Northwestern University have shown that people who separate themselves from a problem are more likely to have “eureka” moments — anyone thinking creatively would probably describe a the coming of a new idea in this way. So, in … Continue reading
(Sixth in a series of reflections relating to sustainable properties.) The story of the human race’s attempts to eliminate paper products from our offices is a surprisingly interesting and rich one. No really. It won’t be made into one this … Continue reading
Need to catch a mouse in preparing for summer? Audri wants to be a theoretical physicist when he grows up and has big plans to study robotics at MIT. He was especially inspired to make this video after seeing OK … Continue reading
When was the last time you went undercover at your site? Pack a suitcase and stay overnight at your retreat or conference center. By experiencing things first hand, you might pick up a few things that would make things more … Continue reading
In preparing for the summer season, as well as second quarter PM items, you might take a look at your carpet cleaning. If you outsource, it might be time to re-examine who is cleaning your carpets and their qualifications. Find … Continue reading
The gravel road maintenance manual is intended to be a helpful resource for camp road owners, road associations, lakeshore owners, town officials, contractors, and lake enthusiasts. Its purpose is to help people maintain and improve gravel roads while protecting the … Continue reading
Below is a link to a plethora of manuals and best practices guides that provide information for trail planning, design, construction, maintenance, operation, and management, and for signs. These resources are from government agencies or nonprofit organizations. Copies may be … Continue reading
“…similar to cleaning a house and taking out unnecessary items, removing elements from a landscape can create a fresh look. Strategically, removing vegetation, rocks, or other components can increase safety, improve ecological health and reveal a landscape without adding a … Continue reading