Pond owners: Plan ahead for dredging
Many ponds are more than 50 years old. Depending on their drainage area, they can accumulate debris, leaves, sediment, yard waste, decaying pond plants,...
Cicadas won’t be visiting Ohio this year
The buzz is on its way for the East Coast this summer. Several states up and down the East Coast are expected to be...
Resolve to become a better steward of the land
Become a better steward of the land in 2015 (even if you don't own any land).
You can practice natural resources conservation just about anywhere
Conservation is everyone's responsibility. All land has resources of soil, water, air, plants and wildlife. Conservation means using these resources wisely, while protecting or...
Your home’s stormwater runoff needs to be clean of chemicals
The term "storm sewer" is in the past. The system will not treat anything before it enters the local waters and will be very problematic to anything that lives within them.
Geotextile fabric great for heavy-use
As beneficial as soil is, even we conservationists have a hard time extolling its virtues when spring rains turn farms to mud and the cows are standing in it up to their knees.
It’s official: Medina County is the ‘Pond Capital of Ohio’
We have always known we have had lots of ponds in Medina County. You see them everywhere. People who fly over the county have...
Landowners: Ask before you build
Landowners in Ohio are experiencing site development problems associated with building on mine land. These problems can lead to expensive repairs or demolition of...
How to stock your pond for fishing
Learn more about what fish species to stock your pond with and how to maintain the population thereafter.
No-till drills — saving money while protecting the environment
Have you ever used a no-till drill on your farm? Have you thought about it, but decided the traditional method of plowing and planting...
