Tag: water
Why bother with a buffer? The benefits of a forested riparian...
A healthy, forested riparian zone serves many purposes in the ecosystem, links a stream to its watershed and gives the stream access to its floodplain.
Lake Erie study says farmers need to do more, or plant...
Water quality study finds two ways to reduce phosphorus into Lake Erie, and one is by converting cropland to grassland.
Educators can experience the ‘wonders of watersheds’
Watershed workshop is a promising opportunity for educators.
EPA releases mapping tool to protect drinking water
The tool provides the public, water system operators, state programs, and federal agencies with critical information.
Pennsylvania governor highlights steps to reduce lead exposure
According to Department of Health, the primary source of childhood lead poisoning in Pennsylvania continues to be exposure to aging, deteriorating lead-based paint (chips and dust), and not drinking water.
Lead in drinking water a concern for some, but reducing exposure...
Reducing exposure to lead is an important health consideration, especially for households with young children or those who may be considering starting a family.
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.
Water: A finite resource for all of us
Working together, we can use our water resources wisely to make sure future generations have an adequate water supply.
Ohio’s soil and water program to transfer to ag department
Ohio's soil and water conservation program is transferring to ag department.
