There's nothing that will ruin a camping trip or picnic faster than a swarm of buzzing, incessant mosquitoes. We've all been there. And as we've feverishly swatted the pests away, I'm sure we've all wondered... What's the point of a…
Healthy riparian areas are the interface between land and water, characterized by deep-rooted vegetation. Streambanks, floodplains, and wetlands are common examples of riparian areas. Due to their properties and functions, riparian areas are uniquely important for both land and water…
All too often, lawns are a waste of time, money, and water. So why not try something different? How about one of these lawn alternatives that cost less, conserve water, and don't need to be mowed? 1. Micro-clover Before herbicides…
Productivity of your cash crop is always important. Whether your cash crop is carrots in a small backyard garden, or corn at an industrial scale, you need to maximize what you get out of your land. New research is showing…
Have you heard of the Ranching for Rivers program? It's a cost-share program that promotes livestock grazing to improve riparian areas. This program will help cover the costs of labor, materials, or offsite watering infrastructure and is a great alternative…
Check your faucets, inside and outside. Are they leaking, seeping, or dripping? A faucet that leaks just one drop of water per minute can waste 5 gallons of water in one day or 2,082 gallons of water in a year.…
Did you know that septic systems can be a major source of water pollution? Here are some easy steps you can take to make sure your septic system is functioning properly and doesn’t pollute our local waters. Septic systems consist…
If you’re looking to conserve water on your property, consider xeriscaping. Xeriscaping (pronounced zeer-i-scaping) is a type of landscaping that uses smart planning and drought tolerant plants for water-use efficiency. There are many benefits to xeriscaping including, reducing residential water…
Experts estimate that 50% of the water used to irrigate commercial and residential lawns is wasted due to evaporation, runoff, and excess watering (Outdoor Water Use Fact Sheet). If your lawn is drying out in this summer heat, you may not…