Alabama Extension Forestry, Wildlife, and Natural Resources Team
Working with a passion for enhancing the lives of Alabamians through Fores...
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This is an excerpt from "Pond Building: A Guide to Planning, Constructing & Maintaining Recreational Ponds," ANR-1114. Find all sections...
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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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Alabama’s shellfish aquaculture industry produces oysters (Crassostrea virginica) through off-bottom farming using adjustable long-line an...
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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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Alabama deserves cities and towns that are resilient, livable, productive, and sustainable. That all begins with clean water.
Watersh...
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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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Learn recommendations for weed management and tips for preventing weed infestation. Also included are a table of recommended weed species th...
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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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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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Rain barrels are available for purchase at many stores and online as well as sold inexpensively through environmental conservation organizat...
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