Tag: water quality
Concerned about lead in water? Here are steps you can take
If you’re concerned that your tap water might have elevated levels of lead in it, the first place to start is with your community’s water system.
Nutrient field studies starting to show results
Scientists are starting to understand how ag nutrients are leaving farmers' fields.
Pennsylvania officials say it’s time to reboot efforts for clean water
Strategy recognizes two goals for success: clean water and viable farms.
Severe algal blooms aren’t going away
Researchers want to identify farming or water management practices that reduce nutrient runoff without adversely affecting agricultural production.
Groups propose Ohio water quality bond issue
Ohio lawmakers hear plans for clean water bond initiative.
Ohio lawmakers to hear plans for water quality bond issue
Ohio voters could see a water quality ballot initiative next year.
Rainfall and water quality on minds at Farm Science Review
Heavy spring rains led to another year of compromised water quality.
Agriculture and water quality
As summer heats up so too will agriculture’s ongoing water quality problems heat up.
EPA finalizes Clean Water Rule; defines ‘waters of the United States’
EPA says Clean Water Act ruling does not create any new permitting requirements and maintains all previous ag exemptions. Ag groups disagree.
Earth Day arrives, but green is not always good
You don't want to see this type of green on Earth Day: harmful algae blooms that look like blue-green paint or scum floating on the water. Lake Erie isn't the only body of water fighting the problem.
