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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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Individuals who drink water from a private well should have the water tested at least once a year for contamination.
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Alabama Watershed Stewards
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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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Painting Your Barrel
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