Earthen dams of ponds require routine maintenance to preserve good safe function. In this video, Aaron Fewell, a graduate student in the Aub...
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Pond plants can have both positive and negative effects on recreational fishing ponds. When deciding if a plant needs to be controlled and h...
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Fish are attracted to many different types of structure in ponds including rock piles, tree tops, and construction debris. In this video, Ru...
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In this video, Daniel Creel, a graduate student in the Auburn University School of Fisheries, describes how to use LaMotte test kits to meas...
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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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Alabama’s water resources are important for economic growth and sustainability and for quality of life. The rivers, lakes, and str...
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While Alabama averages 55 inches of rain per year, the state also experiences drought. These may be flash droughts that last a few months or...
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In this six-part video series, David Cline, an Alabama Extension specialist with the Auburn University school of fisheries, aquaculture, and...
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Properly fertilized lawns absorb nonpoint source pollutants, help to stabilize soil, reduce ambient air temperatures, and promote a ...
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The Alabama Watershed Stewards Handbook: A Water Resource Training Curriculum was written for participants in the Alabama Watershed Steward ...
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A watershed is an area of land through which rainwater drains by flowing across, through, or under the soil surface to a common low point, t...
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