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Identification and Management of Blue-green Algae in Farm Ponds
by Scott Fritz Steve Ensley Carol Baldwin
MF3065
This publication provides information about blue-green algae, its description, causes, and steps to take if found. Color, 4 pages.
Revision Date: Aug 2024
Citizen Science Water Quality Testing Series W-4: Nitrogen
by G. Morgan Powell Rebecca Moscou Rhonda Janke
PK13W4
Inorganic nitrogen tests can locate areas of a farm that contribute significant amounts of inorganic nitrogen in runoff or base flow.
Published Date: Jun 2006
Water Gardening: Plants for the Water Garden
MF2912
A water garden needs several types of plants to be successful. Types of water plants: Submerged, marginal, floating. Favorite plants include lotus and water lily. Plants are the best filtration and oxygenating element in the biological balance of the pond. 8 p.Published Date: Jun 2010
Water Gardening: Maintenance
MF2913
Once the water garden is set up, weekly checks, trimming, dredging (cleaning the pond bottom), and feeding are needed. Maintenance needs for each season are described in the publication. 2 p.Published Date: Jun 2010
Healthy Cattle Need Healthy Water
by Jeff Davidson A. J. Tarpoff
MF3249
This fact sheet highlights common microorganisms and contaminants found in and around livestock watering areas. It offers tips for managing and testing water sources to promote cattle health and performance. 4-page, color.Published Date: Sep 2018
Citizen Science Water Quality Testing Series W-7: Triazines (Atrazine)
by Rhonda Janke Rebecca Moscou G. Morgan Powell
PK13W7
Triazines, including atrazine and simazine, are herbicides used on crops like corn and sorghum. Atrazine has been implicated as an estrogen mimic in the environment.Revision Date: Jun 2006
Citizen Science Water Quality Testing Series W-8: Stream Biology
by Rhonda Janke Rebecca Moscou G. Morgan Powell
PK13W8
Studying small organisms that live in a stream reveals important clues about a stream's health. Low levels of dissolved oxygen indicate that a stream is in poor health.Revision Date: Jun 2006
Water Gardening: Getting Started
MF2910
Water Garden Construction: Details for planning and layout of the pond, fish, sunlight requirements, depth, size, excavation, choosing the liner, pumps, filters, waterfalls, and other features. 4 p.Published Date: Jun 2010
Water Gardening: Biological Balance
MF2911
Creating a healthy ecosystem in the pond is essential for clear water and healthy plant and fish life. Algae are important to a balanced water garden. Use dechlorinator before adding life to the pond. Test water hardness and pH. 4 p.Published Date: Jun 2010
Citizen Science Water Quality Testing Series W-2: Color, Odor, Temperature and pH
by Rhonda Janke Rebecca Moscou G. Morgan Powell
PK13W2
The four water tests described in this fact sheet are starting points. Color and odor are descriptive. Temperature and pH can have negative effects on water quality.Revision Date: Jun 2006
Citizen Science Water Quality Testing Series W-3: Turbidity/Transparency
by G. Morgan Powell Rhonda Janke Rebecca Moscou
PK13W3
This test measures cloudiness or light-scattering effect of suspended materials in water. Clay, silt,algae and microorganisms will affect the turbidity reading.Revision Date: Jun 2006
Citizen Science Water Quality Testing Series W-5: Phosphorus
by Rhonda Janke Rebecca Moscou G. Morgan Powell
PK13W5
High levels of total phosphorus are routinely found in silt-laden runoff from agricultural fields. Establish grass buffer strips to filter sediment that carries phosphorus.Revision Date: Jun 2006
Citizen Science Water Quality Fact Sheet W-11:Water Monitoring Data Sheet
by Rhonda Janke Rebecca Moscou G. Morgan Powell
PK13W11
Worksheet with tables to record water quality and rainfall, with graph area to draw maps.Revision Date: Jun 2006
Citizen Science Water Quality Fact Sheet W12: Interpretation Guide for Water Tests
by Rhonda Janke Rebecca Moscou G. Morgan Powell
PK13W12
Publication outlines whether environmental water quality is best, good, fair, or poor, based on turbidity, temperature, color, odor, pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, E. coli, etc.Revision Date: Jun 2006
Alternative Livestock Watering: Covered Concrete Waterer
by G. Morgan Powell Herschel George
MF2737
A remote waterer, instead of livestock drinking from a pond, provides cooler, cleaner, fresher water and eliminates livestock damage to pond edges, spillway, and dam.Published Date: Jul 2006
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