THREE CLOTHING TIPS FOR COLD WATER SPORTS
Patrick Ryan has three decades of experience in public works, including roles with the Village of Lake in the Hills and Homewood, Illinois. Patrick Ryan joined the Battista Group in Lombard as vice president. Patrick Ryan enjoys many outdoor sports like hiking and kayaking when not working on environmental matters. These clothing recommendations come from the American Canoe Association, which certifies kayaking, canoeing, rafting, and SUP instructors, and published a cold-water survival guide that provides a few guidelines for kayaker’s safety, most of which are clothing-related. Three of their main tips are: 1- Kayaking is usually in cold water, so paddlers should constantly be aware of weather forecast for their trip and dress accordingly. This will prevent the chance of hypothermia. It is essential to avoid wearing cotton clothes when paddling in colder climates. Choose insulated, immersion clothing when the water temperature is below 60 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 –Keep dry clothing stored in a sealed bag while on the water in case someone falls on the water and needs to change wet clothes. 3 - Waterproof jackets are excellent for splash and rain protection They keep the body dry during paddling.
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By Specialjake - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=20584629 October 2, 2002 Jeff Long, Tribune staff reporterCHICAGO TRIBUNE It may take an autopsy of sorts on a critter torn to bits by dogs to determine whether urban vermin or opossums are responsible for making a Lake in the Hills neighborhood jumpy. Allegations of rat sightings have caused residents to put out traps. "Everyone's got mothballs lying around. They've got bleach in their garbage cans," said Tami Carriveau. "Anything to deter them." Carriveau has collected 70 signatures on a petition asking the village to get rid of the creatures that have been spotted in the neighborhood along Oakleaf Road. Opossums are one thing, the residents said. "But you know the stigma that comes with a rat: filth, dirt, disease," Carriveau said. "Scary." Carriveau's mother, who lives in the neighborhood, discovered what she took to be a rat in her garage in early August. "She heard something fall in her garage," Carriveau said. "It triggered her electronic doorbell. Maybe something fell and set it off, but her doorbell rang. She turned on the light and saw a rat--a big black one." Neighbors say rats are attracted to retention ponds and the restaurants nearby with trash bins in the back. They complain that the village isn't paying serious attention to the problem. But officials aren't convinced that rats are causing the uproar. "I've lived in rural areas all my life," said Patrick Ryan, the village's public works director. "For me, it's very easy to identify an opossum from a rat. It's very rare to see a rat this far out. I think people are just hyper-vigilant about their property." Ryan said village workers and an exterminator hired by the village have not found signs of rats. Ed Fuller, owner of Fox Valley Exterminating, has set traps. "You guys have rats and drive-by shootings," he said of Chicago residents. "We have raccoons. "The two I saw pictures of were definitely opossums. Then I got a call to pick up a rat, but it was an opossum. Then McHenry County Animal Control got a call about a rat, but it was a squirrel." Leslie Paulish said she knows what she saw. "It was definitely a rat," said Paulish, who grew up in Franklin Park and has lived in Lake in the Hills for four years. She spotted the varmint running along the top of the fence in her back yard. "It was black," Paulish said. "Opossums are usually lighter gray, have a longer snout and the tail is different. I know the difference between a rat and an opossum." Only bits of a carcass, or carcasses, are left to settle the issue. An "autopsy" is pending. "An animal had dug them up," Ryan said. "All we had left were the paws. It gets a bit strange, but they can do an identification on that." Fuller said he is looking for someone at a university to identify with certainty what kind of creature it was. If it turns out to be an opossum, as Fuller suspects, he said he will catch them if residents insist. "But usually we don't unless they get in your house," he said. "If they're just outside running around, they don't bother anybody." PS: It was an opossum Patrick Ryan leads the Batista Group as vice president. In this capacity, he oversees wastewater and potable water treatment and distribution system projects for the independent contracting company .Former director of the Village of Lake in the Hills, in Illinois. In this capacity, he oversees wastewater and potable water treatment and distribution system projects for the independent contracting company. Outside of work, Patrick Ryan, formerly of Village of Homewood, loves camping and spending time outdoors. Patrick has hiked and camped throughout several national parks. While camping can be a fun and enjoyable past-time, it doesn’t mean nothing can go wrong. To ensure you stay as safe and comfortable as possible; Here are several things to never do when camping:
Arrive in the dark. There are rocks, holes, and sticks that can create a hazard when you can’t see them. Arrive with plenty of sunlight left to avoid these tripping hazards which make setting up camp difficult. Also, arriving at night and trying to set up camp can disturb the people around you, so it’s poor camping etiquette. Pack the wrong gear. Preparation is essential for making sure your camping trip goes well. Check the weather and expected temperature in your camping area Temperatures can drop quickly at night in higher altitudes. Research and become familiar with local wildlife, such as bears. When you pack, make sure you bring the correct gear for handling these different hazards. Doing so keeps you comfortable and helps you manage different situations. Walk the forest alone. Just because you are familiar with the campground you are at doesn’t mean nature never changes. Chances are you’ll come across unexpected hazards when camping and hiking. Never wander the forest alone for this reason. If you need alone time, tell your camping partners where you are going and when you will return so they know when to sound the alarm. Also, stay along your planned path so your friends know where to find you should something happen. AWWA MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
A longtime public works manager 35 years of experience in the public works sector, Patrick Ryan served the Village of Lake in the Hills and Homewood for almost a decade. As assistant director, he supervised the crew responsible for managing and operating all infrastructure for the Village of Homewood. Now the vice president of Batista Group, Patrick Ryan has experience in water infrastructure and maintains involvement with organizations including the American Water Works Association (AWWA). The association’s membership comprises 51,000 people, including those responsible for public wastewater and water systems as well as people interested in the industry. There are three AWWA membership types: for individuals, utilities, and service providers. AWWA is a nonprofit educational society for water supply professionals worldwide 1. The individual membership is for municipal officers, water utility employees, engineers, students, and other professionals interested in the sector. 2. The utility membership is for companies within the industry, including water wholesalers, water and wastewater systems, and more. 3. The service provider membership is for industry manufacturers, distributors, consulting and professional service firms, government agencies, and more. Each AWWA membership includes benefits such as access to news and information resources and networking opportunities. Industry members also have access to technical resources such as white papers. During his time as the Director of Public Works for the Village of Lake in the Hills and assistant director of Village of Homewood, Patrick Ryan oversaw a crew of 27 people and worked on a range of infrastructural projects. At the Village of Homewood, he was also responsible for implementing improvements to its six facilities. Outside of work, Patrick Ryan is an avid hiker who has explored several trails in Yellowstone National Park and Kodiak Island.
The quality of your boots plays a large part in your success as a hiker. When choosing your boots, consider the terrain that you will walk on. If you intend to follow well-worn trails, you can opt for softer boots that offer a greater degree of flexibility. However, uneven terrain will require a more rigid boot that provides support for your ankles. When trying your boots on, test that you have some wiggle room in the toe box. Extended periods of hiking can lead to your feet swelling, which this extra room accounts for. The boot should also offer a snug fit around the heel area. If it doesn’t, you leave yourself open to rubbing, which can cause blisters. As the Director of Public Works for the Village of Lake in the Hills and former assistant director of Village of Homewood, Patrick Ryan focused his efforts on the maintenance and operation of infrastructure. Outside of his work, Patrick Ryan is an experienced hiker who has made the trek to Mount Everest’s Base Camp. For those thinking about making the same trek, it’s important to acclimate your body to the conditions you’ll face during the climb.
High altitudes often have adverse effects on inexperienced hikers and climbers. This is especially the case once you ascend above 9,800 feet. Once you break this barrier, aim to increase your sleeping altitude by no more than 1,000 feet each day. This gives your body the chance to adjust to lower oxygen levels and ensures you recuperate adequately for the next day. It’s also important to keep your body hydrated when acclimatizing. The physiological effects of higher altitudes, coupled with the dryer air that you breathe when climbing, dehydrates your body quickly. Aim to drink about 12 cups of water every day during your climb. Currently serving as vice president of independent contracting company Battista Enterprises, Patrick Ryan is a noted conservationist and environmentalist who formerly served as the assistant director of the Village of Homewood, and public works director for several municipalities. As such, he is familiar with overseeing city infrastructure and monitoring maintenance and repair of public works. As the Director of Public Works for the Village of Lake in the Hills Patrick Ryan, formerly of Village of Homewood, also actively stays abreast of environmental issues and news.
In response to the extreme weather-related events that the United States is experiencing due to climate change, cities, states, and regions are developing policies that reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gas emissions. To assist with this, Northern Arizona University’s professor Kevin Gurney published a detailed report of greenhouse gas emissions across the country in the Journal of Geophysical Research in October 2020. Gurney, who was funded by NASA, developed his high-resolution emissions map as a tool for policy and scientific applications. As state and local governments create and implement policies to reduce emissions, they can use the map to get a useful baseline idea of where they currently stand in terms of emissions. This lets them create more targeted and specific policies, rather than the broad ones they often focus on. A safety inspection specialist based in Illinois, Patrick Ryan is the vice president of Batista Group in Lombard, Illinois, where he specializes in rehabilitating construction sites and administering wastewater and potable water systems. He has also worked as the assistant director of operations at the Village of Homewood. Patrick Ryan oversaw the storm sewer and water collection system and well as the collection and disposal of waste while working As the Director of Public Works for the Village of Lake in the Hills and the Village of Homewood.
Wastewater, also known as sewage, refers to water collected from sinks, washing machines, showers, baths, and toilets in homes and industries through centralized public sewer systems. It is composed mainly of water, organic matter (such as human waste, food waste, and debris), and chemical wastes from homes and industries. Effective treatment of wastewater by wastewater management bodies is inevitable in getting rid of substances that can be dangerous to human health before releasing the water to the ground surface for reuse. It is essential for ensuring the conservation of available water resources continuity. Wastewater treatment occurs in a series of steps, including solid separation, biological substance removal, settling, filtration, and disinfection. Typically, the end product of treated wastewater is free from all kinds of contaminants and safe for human consumption. A former Director of Public Works for the Village of Lake in the Hills and assistant director at the Village of Homewood, Illinois, Patrick Ryan, is an experienced leader in the public works industry. Following his role at the Village of Homewood, he became vice president of the Batista Group, an independent contractor whose specialties include landscaping and environmental concerns. Patrick Ryan’s professional interest in landscaping extends to his membership in the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), an organization focused on promoting and advancing arboriculture or caring of trees, essential landscaping elements.
ISA provides opportunities for professionals, public officials, and consumers to network and collaborate. Its annual international conference is a forum for industry leaders to learn and share insights about the newest trends. The 2019 ISA Annual International Conference and Trade Show were held in Knoxville, Tennessee. It featured speakers such as Steve Curwood, the host of National Public Radio’s show Living on Earth, and Lynda V. Mapes, an award-winning Seattle Times reporter and a specialist in natural history coverage and the environment. Both were keynote speakers. Lynda V. Mapes' book Witness Tree depicts the natural history of a century-old oak tree, while Steve Curwood's show Living on Earth, tackles the relationship between humans and the environment. |
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