The mission of the Alabama Extension Aquatic Resources team is to provide relevant, science-based information to help Alabama’s residents ...
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Aquaculture industries in the United States have been lobbying for federal emergency loss assistance to offset catastrophic losses for many ...
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The average American consumes 1 to 2 liters of drinking water per day, making water quality a top priority for human health and safety. Alth...
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There may be several instances where a landowner needs to decommission a private water well on their property. Taking the time to properly d...
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Selecting a proper location for a well can help protect people from potentially harmful water contaminants. While many states regulate well ...
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Alabama waters contain several of the more than 100 species of oysters found throughout the world. Among those in Alabama, only the ...
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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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About the Program The Alabama Private Well Program was initiated in 2020 in response to a statewide gap in education and resources around t...
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All along Alabama’s rivers, lakes, bayous, and bays, towns small and large rely on water access to support their economies. The state, the...
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