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2020/3.2, March 18 — Alpine Horseplay, Mirror Magic, 9/11 Memories and more
THE ESSENTIAL E-NEWSLETTER FOR WATERSHAPE DESIGNERS, ENGINEERS AND BUILDERS March 18, 2020 www.watershapes.com FEATURE ARTICLE…
2019/12.1, December 4 — Saving the Day, Sharing Insights, Glass-Tile Glory and more
THE ESSENTIAL E-NEWSLETTER FOR WATERSHAPE DESIGNERS, ENGINEERS AND BUILDERS December 4, 2019 www.watershapes.com FEATURE ARTICLE…
2019/4.1, April 3 — Artfully Public, Positive Engagement, Sunken Creativity and more
THE ESSENTIAL E-NEWSLETTER FOR WATERSHAPE DESIGNERS, ENGINEERS AND BUILDERS April 3, 2019 www.watershapes.com GARDEN ENCHANTMENT…
2017/12.2, December 20 — Healthful Analogies, Intricate Lighting, Regal Waterworks and more
THE ESSENTIAL E-NEWSLETTER FOR WATERSHAPE DESIGNERS, ENGINEERS AND BUILDERS December 20, 2017 www.watershapes.com THE NON-TOXIC…
Meeting Special Needs
Ponds are often valued for being uniquely calming and comforting.  But for a child with autism, these watershapes can also be therapeutic in a number of ways.  That's wonderful news for these kids, Mike Gannon observes -- and great for their families as well.  
Transition Water
I live beside a lake on a property that also includes the headquarters for my business, Floating Island International (Shepherd, Mont.).  The lake serves as our laboratory, and my near-constant proximity to it means that I've gotten to watch how the water has changed through the years.   It's been an upward spiral:  The water keeps getting clearer, cleaner and
Choosing Wisely
'One of the most common themes repeated in [WaterShapes] is that selecting materials for projects can make the difference between truly artistic designs and those that are either inappropriate or just plain boring,' wrote Bruce Zaretsky to open his On the Level column in the December 2010 issue.   'Materials truly matter, and the importance of knowing your options and
2014/11.1, November 5 — A Water-Rich Retreat, a Froggy Haven, Accessible Recreation and more
THE ESSENTIAL E-NEWSLETTER FOR WATERSHAPE DESIGNERS, ENGINEERS AND BUILDERS November 5, 2014 www.watershapes.com FEATURE ARTICLE…
Who Made This Stuff?
It doesn't happen every time, but once in a while I'll speak with a prospective client who's done some homework and has reached a conclusion about which manufacturer's equipment should be used on his or her watershaping project.It's nice that he or she is engaged in the process to that fine a level, but as I mention in the video linked below, it really isn't an issue with which a homeowner needs to get involved because
Ripples #92
Compiled and Written by Lenny GiteckMystery Solved: Why Honeybees Are Attracted to Saltwater Swimming Pools