Tag: conservation
Land donated for first Meigs County state nature preserve
A land donation is helping the ODNR protect a globally rare limestone barren habitat in what will be the first state nature preserve in Meigs County, Ohio.
Ask ‘big biz’ what stinks in rural America
Alan Guebert details a lesson for rural America, diving into the chemical and ethical cloud now shrouding AltEn, a 25 million-gallon per year ethanol plant.
How to enjoy ramp season without overharvesting
Ramps have become at risk of being over-harvested because of a spike in popularity. Learn how you can enjoy ramp season without overharvesting them.
River otters return and thrive in Ohio waterways
River otters are making a comeback in Ohio after being absent most of the past century. Learn how river otters were successfully reintroduced in Ohio.
Beware of ripple effects in a watershed
Some pollutants have a local impact immediately and others accumulate and have greater impacts downstream, in lakes, or eventually the ocean.
Soil evaluations a vital step when installing a septic system
A soil evaluation takes into consideration soil type, limitations, slope and depth to the perched seasonal water table to determine the best septic system.
Apply ecology to stream stewardship
When making decisions on using or modifying their streams, stream owners may wish to consider the Laws of Ecology.
Turner Shorthorns relies on conservation to farm over former silica mine
Recently, the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association recognized the Turners for their commitment to improving the farm with its Environmental Stewardship Award.
“I think if you’re in agriculture, conservation is what you do,” Tom Turner said.
Finding the common ground with soil
Ongoing soil degradation requires action. Many farmers are already making efforts to improve soil health, but everyone needs to be part of the solution.
Roosevelt brought conservation to the forefront
Theodore Roosevelt's lifelong love of the outdoors, the animals and the natural resources propelled him to foster the conservation of America's landscape.
