This list of shellfish seed suppliers was compiled by Alabama Extension and is based on best available information. It is not an endorsement...
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The commercial shrimp industry is one of the most valuable fishing industries on the Gulf Coast. Whether shrimp are wild caught or farm ...
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Well Water Background
Thousands of Alabama residents rely on private water systems for their drinking water source. The 2015 Water Use Repo...
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Wildlife, both game and non-game, require food, water, and shelter to survive. If managed properly, ponds can provide fishing along with foo...
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Even though ponds are never exactly alike, most can be managed for fishing. Following basic guidelines for good pond management will increas...
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No two ponds are ever exactly alike. Even ponds in the same watershed and built very close to each other can respond very differently to man...
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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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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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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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Painting Your Barrel
Many options exist to get creative with your rain barrel. You may decide to paint your barrel, grow plants around ...
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1 Giacalone et al. 2011. Rainwater Harvesting for Homeowners. Clemson Public Service, Carolina Clear. www.clemson.edu/extension/carolinaclea...
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