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  1. Algal Blooms 101

    https://aede.osu.edu/news/algal-blooms-101

    commonly known as blooms, resulted in  a three-day shutdown of the city of Toledo’s water supply  in 2014. ... settles or shifts to is determined by the winds. Additionally, if surface water is calm, the bloom may lie ... the lake. The same health concerns exist for pets, which can’t control their water intake as well as ...

  2. 'We are continuing to look for best management practices' to improve water quality

    https://students.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news/we-are-continuing-look-for-best-management-practices-improve-water-quality

    the potential for harmful algal blooms," he said.    "We have to balance protecting water ... With harmful algal blooms forecast to have increased this summer in western Lake Erie, experts ... with CFAES are continuing to work with farmers statewide to offer steps that agriculture can take to ...

  3. Webinar on Sept. 30 to Examine the Economics of Water Pollution Control

    https://aede.osu.edu/news/webinar-sept-30-examine-economics-water-pollution-control

    discuss the use of economic instruments to control algal blooms, such as taxes, water quality trading, and ... Ohio State’s Environmental Policy Initiative will hold a webinar focused on the economics of water ... pollution control, looking specifically at the case of harmful algal blooms, on Tuesday, September 30 th ...

  4. National Preparedness Month

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/september-2017/emergency-management/national-preparedness-month

    protect against water damage. Keep some cash on hand in case of emergencies. For more information about ... plan ahead. You can.” campaign for National Preparedness Month. They have may tips to get you thinking ... about the simple things you can do to get a jump start on an initial needs plan for yourself, family and ...

  5. Universal Design and Assistive Technology

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/january-2016/injury-prevention/universal-design-and-assistive-technology

    on water and lighting a room easier. Can you think of other items in your home that can make life ... legs, knees and back need more help then just extending the steps, consider hand rails in addition to ... a toggle switch. Think about changing some of those sliding doors to overhead doors or put in an electric ...

  6. Alum Steps Out of Comfort Zone to Embrace New Experiences

    https://aede.osu.edu/news/alum-steps-out-comfort-zone-embrace-new-experiences

    Agribusiness and Applied Economics alum Andrea Kackley credits her ability to step out of her ... the most from were things I didn’t think fit into my plan,” said Kackley. “I jumped at those ... into how to predict yields and understand the big picture of farm income, “says Kackley. “It taught me ...

  7. Researchers: Toledo Water Crisis Impacted Perceptions of Lake Erie Algae Causes

    https://aede.osu.edu/news/researchers-toledo-water-crisis-impacted-perceptions-lake-erie-algae-causes

    water from the Toledo municipal water supply due to the presence of harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie, ... the source of the city’s water. The blooms resulted in the city water containing more than double the ... Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. Jan. 22, 2015 COLUMBUS, Ohio – The August 2014 water crisis in Toledo, ...

  8. Algal blooms cost Ohio homeowners $152 million

    https://aede.osu.edu/news/algal-blooms-cost-ohio-homeowners-152-million

    blooms at two Ohio lakes cost Ohio homeowners $152 million in lost property value over six years. ... license sales to drop at least 10 percent every time a bloom reaches a moderate level of health risk. ... Based on those numbers, a computer model projects that a severe, summer-long bloom would cause up to ...

  9. New Ohio Sea Grant Project Helps Determine Lake Erie's Value to Its Residents

    https://aede.osu.edu/news/new-ohio-sea-grant-project-helps-determine-lake-eries-value-its-residents

    blooms at your favorite fishing spot?” “The drinking water treatment cost will be based on an engineering ... water.” The research enhances a multi-year National Science Foundation (NSF) project that examines how ... farmers’ best management practices in the watershed affect water quality in Lake Erie, and how people’s ...

  10. Preventing Barn Fires

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/november-2017/emergency-management/preventing-barn-fires

    about how the barn and equipment should be maintained. One of the most important steps to take is to ... leads to a fenced area away from the barn, also consider how to prevent livestock from trying to ... All breaker panels and electrical boxes should have the proper covers in place. Keep all electrical ...

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