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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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A pond on your property can be an asset–not only as a place to pass time between hunting seasons, but also as a habitat enhancement for wi...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The Earth changes every day. Along with these natural shifts are natural disasters, sending coastal communities ...
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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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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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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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Regardless of barrel type, all rain barrels require maintenance. Simple maintenance can prevent problems in the future. Following are steps ...
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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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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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