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  1. Environmental Professionals Network

    https://ohiowatersheds.osu.edu/events

    Chesapeake Bay, Grand Lake St. Marys, and the City of Columbus. Efforts to monitor harmful blooms, keep ... For the first time in our state’s history the open waters of western Lake Erie have been deemed ... other watersheds that have faced impairment designations and other challenges related to water pollution ...

  2. Harmful Algal Blooms

    https://ohiowatersheds.osu.edu/resources/watershed-management/harmful-algal-blooms

    On July 7, 2011, Joe Bonnell (OSU Extension) interviewed Gail Hesse (Ohio EPA and Ohio Water ... Resources Council) about a new report released by OEPA: Harmful Algal Bloom Response Strategy. Gail explains ... how the report came about and provides an overview of the report, including agency plans for ...

  3. Plant for Pollinators

    https://hamilton.osu.edu/program-areas/agriculture-and-natural-resources/plant-pollinators

    adding pollinator-friendly plants to your yard and landscape. Enjoy colorful blooms all season long that ... friends as they do their job to keep our environment healthy. Take the Plant for Pollinators Challenge ... 3 easy steps: Plan  your garden. Choose  the best plants.  Register  your garden and order an optional ...

  4. Know Your Well Water

    https://ohiowatersheds.osu.edu/know-your-well-water

    Wondering if your well water is safe?  A good first step is to have your water tested at ... interpretation tool) are organized by type which is often how water sample results are grouped on a laboratory ... -resources/water/drinking-water/water-testing/testing/how-to-interpret-a-water-analysis-report.    ...

  5. Low-impact Lawn Care

    https://ohiowatersheds.osu.edu/resources/human-dimensions/mental-models/basic-stream-and-watershed-ecology-lesson-plans/low-impact-lawns

    water, time, and labor invested to keep lawns looking lush, well-maintained, and attractive for native ... lawn care utilizes practices like soil testing, water conservation, careful cultural practices and ... soil and use simple steps such as soil testing.   Photo credit: ...

  6. Phosphorous

    https://ohiowatersheds.osu.edu/node/1538

    Blue-Green Algae/Cyanobacteria Harmful Algal Bloom (HABs) ODH Health Assessment Fact Sheet- Pond Water ... such as transport from sewage treatment systems placed below the seasonal high water table and soils ... can increase levels of bacterial and algal activity in water. Too much phosphorus in the water can ...

  7. How do I recognize a healthy stream?

    https://ohiowatersheds.osu.edu/node/1465/how-do-i-recognize-healthy-stream

    helps prevent stream bank erosion by slowing down flood waters and by providing roots that keep the soil ... think of a healthy stream what comes to mind is one that is clear and fast flowing. These shallow areas ... clear and fast flowing water. Slightly deeper, straighter areas, known as runs, are where water is ...

  8. Animal Handling Course Allows Hands-On Introduction to Animal Behavior

    https://ansci.osu.edu/news/animal-handling-course-allows-hands-introduction-animal-behavior

    curriculum, “I think the most challenging part is having to know how to work with every animal. Having come ... animals to meet all of the family’s dietary needs. In 2016, the Animal Sciences faculty decided to address ... the needs of their changing student population by requiring all Animal Sciences students, starting in ...

  9. Conservation Easements

    https://ohiowatersheds.osu.edu/resources/human-dimensions/mental-models/conservation-easements

    conservation organization pay their legal bills, but they need to be sure to hire their own lawyer, who looks ... Interested landowners should contact their local soil and water conservation district as a first step.  There ... A conservation easement is a legal agreement between a landowner and public or private entity, ...

  10. Farm the City on Solid Legal Ground

    https://cuyahoga.osu.edu/events/fall-urban-workshop-farm-city-solid-legal-ground

    Urban farmers seeking to grown or start their businesses face many of the same legal issues as ...

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