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Status of Harmful Algal Blooms in Kansas Lakes and Reservoirs

by Jeeban Panthi Trisha Moore Aleksey Y. Sheshukov

MF3683

Harmful algal blooms can cause serious environmental and health concerns. Learn more about what causes them, where they occur most frequently, how to report them, and ways to mitigate them. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Feb 2025

Identification and Management of Blue-green Algae in Farm Ponds

by Steve Ensley Scott Fritz 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

Water Gardening: Plants for the Water Garden

by Emily Nolting

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

by Emily Nolting

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 A. J. Tarpoff Jeff Davidson

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

Water Gardening: Getting Started

by Emily Nolting

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

by Emily Nolting

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

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

Wastewater Pond Operation, Maintenance and Repair

by G. Morgan Powell Ann Mayo Judith M. Willingham

MF2290

Wastewater ponds, or lagoons, are used for treating and disposing wastewater from individual homes. The home-owner or occupant is responsible for operation, maintenance & repairs. 4-page.

Revision Date: Sep 2010

Phosphorus and Water Quality in Kansas

by David A. Whitney Kent A. McVay Daniel L. Devlin

MF2463

Phosphorus is essential for crop plant growth. It can move into surface waters & cause impairments of normal uses. Phosphorus is primarily a surface water quality problem, not groundwater.

Published Date: Aug 2000

Selecting an Onsite Wastewater or Septic System

by Judith M. Willingham

MF2542

If a home does not have access to a sewer system, an onsite wastewater treatment system, often known as a septic system, must be selected and installed. There are many alternatives. 8-page.

Revision Date: Jul 2010

Waterers and Watering Systems: A Handbook for Livestock Producers and Landowners

by Carol Baldwin et al.

S147

Handbook assists in design of a watering system that fits the budget, site, and livestock needs. Water is provided by a water source, a power source, a pipeline to convey water, and the waterer itself. 173 pages, color.

Revision Date: Apr 2024

Aquatic Pest Control, Category 5

by Frannie L. Miller Dallas E. Peterson Charles D. Lee

S29

Commercial Applicators Certification. Applied to standing or running water (excludes applicators engaged in public health). Information on aquatic pest control (plants, nuisance animals, parasites and diseases of fish) in accordance with provisions in Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. 40 pages, B/W.

Revision Date: Oct 2010

Aquatic Plants and Their Control

by Dallas E. Peterson Charles D. Lee

C667

This publication describes identification and control methods for aquatic plants in Kansas. Methods include prevention, mechanical, biological (fish, waterfowl, etc.) and herbicides. 16 p.

Revision Date: Aug 2005

Grazing Distribution

by Paul D. Ohlenbusch Joseph P. Harner III

MF515

Grazing distribution is the pattern created by livestock grazing rangeland or pasture. Uniform distribution is needed for long-term management & effective use of forage, & protects water sources.

Revision Date: Jan 2003