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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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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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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When the time comes to test well water, it helps to know the general well water analysis process.
The first step is to identify a la...
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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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Alabama Water Watch works to protect Alabama’s precious water resources by training citizens to collect credible water quality data from r...
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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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