The Gazette

Here's how locks and dams on the Mississippi River work, and why they exist

The tug Theresa L. Wood heads upstream after locking through Lock and Dam #8 in May in Genoa, Wis. The vessel was moving barges from St. Louis to Winona, Minn. The locks allow the boats to gradually ...
Marietta Times

Construction work continues at Muskingum River Lock 3 dam in Lowell

Work at the Lowell Lock is moving forward as crews uncover long-hidden components of the historic Muskingum River navigation ...
BGR

How Water Lock On Apple Watch Works (And Why You Should Use It)

All Apple Watch models, including the Watch Ultra 3, Series 11, and SE 3, have some level of water resistance to ensure you can go about your day without worrying about rain, sweat, or a quick ...
WLKY

Ask Caray: How do the McAlpine Locks and Dam on the Ohio River work?

BARNSTABLE-BROWN DIABETES CENTER. WELL, THE MCALPINE LOCKS AND DAM PLAY A CRUCIAL ROLE IN HELPING VESSELS DOWN THE OHIO RIVER. BUT WHAT ELSE DO THEY DO? AND THIS WEEK’S ASK CARAY MORNING ANCHOR CARAY ...
Cult of Mac

How to use Water Lock on Apple Watch [Pro Tip]

If your Apple Watch feels like it’s not responding to your taps, it could be in Water Lock mode. It’s easy to forget to turn off Water Lock Mode after you go for a swim or a shower. There’s also a bit ...
SlashGear

When To Use Water Lock On A Samsung Galaxy Watch (And What Happens If You Forget)

One of the major smartwatch brands in the market today, Samsung Galaxy smartwatches have long since been a fan favorite among many, and for good reason. Not only are they great at telling you the time ...
techtimes

Apple Watch Safety Tips: How To Turn on Water Lock Feature

Here's how to make the most of your Apple Watch's device lifespan through the Water Lock safety feature. Tech users have long been wary of exposing their devices to water, as it could lead to several ...
AOL

Lock to undergo crucial 'below water-level' repairs

A lock on the River Great Ouse is to close for six months and undergo a structural upgrade involving crucial "below-waterline repairs". The Environment Agency said the major project, at Bedford Lock ...
MinnPost

Here’s how the locks and dams on the Mississippi River work, and why they exist

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Ask Caray: How do the McAlpine Locks and Dam on the Ohio River work?

The McAlpine Locks and Dam play a crucial role in helping vessels down the Ohio River, but what else do they do? In this week's Ask Caray, WLKY's Caray Grace took a trip to the McAlpine Locks visitors ...
AOL

Here's how the locks and dams on the Mississippi River work, and why they exist

Get on a boat on the upper Mississippi River, and you'll eventually come upon a looming concrete structure stretching across the river's main channel. It's called a lock and dam, and it's a distinct ...