Tag: conservation
Conservation practice could cut nitrogen pollution to the Gulf
University of Illinois scientists estimate saturated buffers could reduce nitrogen from agricultural drainage by 5 to 10 percent.
Conservation is always in style
"Healthy Soil and Pure Water" are the goals of the Holmes Soil and Water Conservation District, and of every soil and water conservation district in Ohio.
Every farmer plays huge role in soil conservation
All farmers should try to prevent soil loss. It doesn't take long before topsoil is compromised and your ability to produce top-yielding crops is hampered.
How to make your lawn environmentally friendly
Implement a more environmentally conscientious lawn care regimen and become a better steward of your land. Use these simple tips to get started.
Studying how conservation tillage impacts water quality
A new study examines how the switch to conservation tillage has impacted Acton Lake over the past decades.
Allegheny County nature reserve expands to protect Ohio River
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy's Toms Run Nature Reserve expanded recently by 52 acres to a total of 369 acres.
Pickaway County properties chosen for river conservation
Two new Pickaway County properties were recently added to the Big Darby Creek Conservation Corridor of the Appalachia Ohio Alliance.
How to improve holiday recycling habits
We can recycle or reuse about 80 percent of what we throw out during the holidays. Keep the spirit of Christmas going, learn to be a better recycler.
We use 500 million straws every day
Most people don’t even need a straw. We have lips. But if you do need or prefer a straw, you can choose biodegradable paper ones.
Groups partner to save canal locks
Appalachia Ohio Alliance and the Canal Society of Ohio will preserve old Hocking Canal Lock No. 8 and a section of the canal in Fairfield County.
