This is an excerpt from "Pond Building: A Guide to Planning, Constructing & Maintaining Recreational Ponds," ANR-1114. Find all sections...
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Wildlife, both game and non-game, require food, water, and shelter to survive. If managed properly, ponds can provide fishing along with foo...
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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.
Bacterial Contaminants...
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Beaver play a crucial role in the ecosystems where they live, engineering habitat which generates a tremendous diversity of plants, animals,...
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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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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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Structural Integrity
When first returning to a flooded home, you may face many threats to life and health. The first and most obvious issue...
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When natural disasters strike, you must take care of yourself and your family first. There are serious problems to deal with before recovery...
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With planning, you can prevent some damage to interior contents and reduce the loss of important items. Some changes include moving items up...
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Learn about floodwater, risk assessment, contaminated crops, and what food crop producers can do to prepare for flooding.
Throughout the ...
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