Tag: water
Farm Bureau asks for WOTUS block
The American Farm Bureau is leading an effort to block the 2015 Waters of the U.S. rule from going into effect.
Finding a little green space can go a long way
We all need to compromise for the good of nature, animals, wildlife, pollinators, and even ourselves. Protecting our natural resources will benefit us all.
Michigan state agencies invest funds in Lake Erie
Michigan State University will study which farm management practices prevent nutrients from leaving farmlands and moving into rivers and lakes.
Dowsing: Paranormal, practical or phony?
Whether it’s science or science fiction, dowsing has a long history and is still practiced today. Learn more about the craft of dowsing and how it works.
Understanding stormwater runoff
Runoff water can pick up and carry many substances that pollute water. Some — like pesticides, fertilizers, oil and soap — are harmful in any quantity.
Free water tests for private water supplies
Penn State Extension has received funding to provide no-cost drinking water testing to a limited number of homeowners.
Riparian areas in eastern, western Ohio
Riparian areas act as a buffer zone between water and the land use, provide terrestrial habitat, enhance aquatic habitat and reduce soil erosion of banks.
Better way to manage phosphorus?
A new project proposes a restructured index to build on phosphorus management efforts in New York and beyond.
You can help keep trash out of the water
Each year, Living Lands and Waters, with countless conservation districts, watershed groups and local organizations, offers river and stream cleanups.
Tuscarawas River to be designated state water trail
The local organization Rural Action is working with Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District to designate the Tuscarawas River as a state water trail.
