With 132,000 miles of streams and rivers, Alabama has been called “the River State.” The Tallapoosa River is one of Alabama’s majo...
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In the catfish industry, feed prices can be affected greatly by fluctuating prices in the corn and soybean markets. Thirty-two percent crude...
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Individuals who drink water from a private well should have the water tested at least once a year for contamination.
Bacterial Contaminants...
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Alabama Watershed Stewards
Alabama Watershed Stewards (AWS) is a science-based outreach program from Extension and the Auburn University Wa...
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About this Guide
You will learn the basics of small-scale rainwater harvesting including how to design and build your own rain barrel in a ...
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Worldwide water consumption is rising at double the rate of the population; however, the amount of fresh water remains at only 2.5 percent o...
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What Is It?
Rainwater harvesting is the collection and storage of rainwater in a container or in the landscape through a designed practice....
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Moving Water From Rooftop To Rain Barrel
Gutter or no gutter, you can still harvest rainwater from your rooftop. Gutters are an easy transp...
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Rain barrels are available for purchase at many stores and online as well as sold inexpensively through environmental conservation organizat...
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Regardless of barrel type, all rain barrels require maintenance. Simple maintenance can prevent problems in the future. Following are steps ...
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Pumps
There are many ways to get creative with your rain barrel and water use. A submersible pump can be handy if the area you wish to wate...
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Following are ten uses for harvested rainwater:
1. Watering ornamental or vegetable gardens
2. Watering perennial beds
3. Watering ...
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