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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enforces public drinking water standards under the authority of the Safe Drinking Wa...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Oysters are an important resource for Alabama’s economy. Along the state’s more than 50 miles of coastline, ...
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During the summer, Alabama Cooperative Extension System's forestry, wildlife and natural resources agents across the state frequently receiv...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Flash droughts occur frequently in Alabama. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System and its partners have tea...
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Learn the basic biology of the venomous lionfish (Pterois volitans and P. miles), how to identify lionfish, how they were likely introduced,...
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The Estimating Farm Size and Gear Costs for Commercial Oyster Aquaculture Calculator is a spreadsheet for determining the cost of gear for s...
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Funding is one of the most significant challenges for small environmental groups and municipalities trying to make environmental improvement...
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Residents have an important role in detecting and reporting illicit discharges to protect local waterways. Perhaps you have seen a leaking p...
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Alabama’s shellfish aquaculture industry produces oysters (Crassostrea virginica) through off-bottom farming using adjustable long-line an...
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A pond on your property can be an asset–not only as a place to pass time between hunting seasons, but also as a habitat enhancement for wi...
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