Routine Weeding, Pruning, and Mulching
Sediment and debris removal. Periodically, remove sediment and other debris that build up in...
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Brantley, E., N. Dictson, L. Bell, A. Graham, A. James, and R. Kuntz. 2019. Alabama Watershed Stewards Handbook: A Water Resource ...
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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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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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Copper sulfate pentahydrate (hereafter referred to as copper sulfate) is an important tool for the catfish producer. As an EPA-approved algi...
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Stream Bank Erosion
As cities and neighborhoods become more developed, more impervious surfaces (concrete, asphalt, rooftops) are covering ...
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Alabama Water Watch works to protect Alabama’s precious water resources by training citizens to collect credible water quality data from r...
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Spotted sea trout (Cynoscion nebulosus) belong to the drum family Sciaenidae. Other common members of the drum family encountered in...
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About the Program
Thousands of Alabama residents rely on private water systems for their drinking water source. With well ownership comes a...
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Educating ourselves about how phosphorus enters water bodies is important for agroecosystem management. Learn about phosphorus loss ...
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Fish samples received by diagnostic laboratories for evaluation often are of poor quality, making accurate assessment impossible...
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Learn how to legally, sustainably, and safely grow your own oysters under your pier.
In Alabama there has been a renewa...
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