Do you know what’s in your water?
t's hard to beat a cold glass of clear refreshing water to quench your thirst. I've been drinking a lot of water to beat the heat and I imagine you have too.
The formation of a watershed group helped save eastern Ohio resources
With its natural beauty and high water quality, Yellow Creek watershed is one of eastern Ohio’s best kept secrets. Encompassing 234 square miles, it...
Landowners, prepare for storms, because you know they’re coming
What is with this rain? I have never seen this kind of rain before. We are getting 100-year rain events every year — how...
If you care about the environment, then you take care of it in the...
Summertime is here, and with it comes a tradition — the Conservation Camp! Many of Ohio’s 88 soil and water conservation districts sponsor these...
Farmers, don’t be caught off guard
Attention, all livestock producers: Ohio is changing. The days of “don’t worry about it until someone complains” is not such a good idea anymore....
The Dirt on Conservation: Don’t let the mosquitoes bite
Water management is essential for mosquito control. Eggs do not hatch unless they are in water. Any standing water that becomes stagnant is a prime breeding ground for mosquitoes.
Honey bees need your protection
If you still remember a painful encounter with the "business end" of an ill-tempered honey bee, you are likely to have limited appreciation for...
Working together to protect soil and water resources in all of Ohio
We get to meet a lot of interesting and dedicated people at the local soil and water office. I answered the telephone recently and...
The Dirt on Conservation: A big message from a small voice
Most aquatic insects live in the bottom of our streams, rivers, lakes, and wetlands. They are good indicators of a water's health because they live in the water for all or most of their lives, differ in their tolerance to amount and types of pollution and stay in areas suitable for their survival.
Wet weather brings small treasures: vernal pools
Like most people, radio stations, diner conversations and forecasters, the talk of late has been about the dreaded wet weather we have been experiencing....
