The shorelines of lakes, ponds, and rivers are valuable to people and wildlife. However, the qualities that make them attractive to wildlife...
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After going through the well water testing process and receiving results, it is time to think about the next steps. If the water analysis re...
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Water well treatment systems are generally either point-of-use systems or whole-house systems. Some treatment options require more than one ...
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Part of being a responsible well owner is getting your well water tested at least once a year for bacterial contamination. But where should ...
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About the Choctawhatchee-Pea Basin
Agriculture in the Choctawhatchee-Pea (Choc-Pea) Basin encompasses 1,988,597 acres. It includes portions...
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About the Program
Thousands of Alabama residents rely on private water systems for their drinking water source. With well ownership comes a...
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Educating ourselves about how phosphorus enters water bodies is important for agroecosystem management. Learn about phosphorus loss ...
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Your county Extension office can help you to identify plants located in or around a body of water. All that may be needed is a good-...
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Rain gardens catch, filter, and hold stormwater. They are simple gardens designed in pocket-like depressions to capture rainwater fr...
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Roughly 46 percent of United States acreage is made up of grassland-pasture, rangeland, and cropland that produce an abundant supply of food...
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Rain barrels and cisterns are ancient technologies that are making a comeback as water shortages prompt homeowners to save and use r...
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As with any system it is important to avoid runoff when irrigating or watering. Proper irrigation installation and design will ens...
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