Tag: clean water
Federal government considers a lifeline for Ohio River
Farm and Dairy's Paul Rowley reports on the bipartisan Ohio River Restoration Program Act, a new bill that could deliver critical federal funding to combat pollution, upgrade aging infrastructure and restore habitats across the 15-state basin.
‘Forever chemicals’ detected in 65% of sampled private wells in Pennsylvania
Penn State researchers conducted a citizen science study of PFAS — forever chemicals — in 167 private wells across Pennsylvania.
Water sources are essential for health and productivity of your livestock
Ohio State Extension educator Catelyn Turner outlines water quality considerations for livestock and ways to ensure sustainable water management.
Pilot project aims to improve water quality in Shallow Run watershed
A recently-launched pilot project in Shallow Run watershed will determine how to improve water quality in the watershed, and what it will take to get there.
Lawmakers making water policy through lawsuits
In the 51 years since the Clean Water Act passed, neither Congress nor the courts have defined what “waters of the U.S.” fall under the Act’s jurisdiction.
Fence livestock out of a streams before it’s mandatory
The days of allowing livestock to have full access to streams are numbered as more regulations are set and the importance of clean water is emphasized
Be more aware of water in 2022
In unlucky parts of the world, clean drinking water is scarce or limited. Although many Americans don't face that issue, we need to conserve water.
H2Ohio program funding rebounds amid budget cuts
Despite major budget cuts across state agencies, the Ohio Department of Agriculture will have $50 million available for Ohio farmers to improve conservation practices this year, through the H2Ohio initiative.
Conservation funding available for Upper Big Walnut Creek
The Delaware SWCD has new funding available for the Upper Big Walnut Creek Watershed through the Promoting Best Management Practices for Phosphorus Project.
Algal blooms can be threat to small lakes and farm ponds,...
An Ohio State University study finds concerning levels of toxins in water near farm fields.
