Tag: water
Water, water, everywhere?
Less than 1 percent of all the water on earth is water that we can actually use.
Senate votes to nullify Waters of the U.S. rule
Senate votes against the EPA's Waters of the U.S. rule.
We need to start thinking about water
We hold little control over such monumental matters like water, whether it is the lack of a natural resource or the deluge and devastation of far too much of it.
Priceless: Maintaining your backyard stream corridor and what goes into it
When we look at a river or creek, we often neglect to look at the entire corridor — the area on both sides of the river or creek.
Cyanobacteria could help manage nitrogen to benefit Chesapeake Bay
Cyanobacteria are a potential tool to increase nitrogen-use efficiency.
Big Ag’s weak hand in nitrate fight
In May 2013 Iowa implemented the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy, a program that all but admitted the state’s ag runoff was a growing problem that required joint attention from farmers, local communities and the state.
Ohio lawmakers, farmers call for ‘sound science’ in water quality rules
The Ohio House ag committee held its first hearing of the year, and water quality was at the forefront.
Farm bureaus join forces to teach how to test drinking water
The US EPA recommends that private water wells be checked every year for the presence of coliform bacteria, nitrates, and any other contaminants of local concern.
New year, same focus on water quality
Water quality continues to be a focus, for farmers and everyone else.
MWCD board cuts assessments in half
Property owners will see their assessments paid to the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District cut in half beginning next year.
