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2010
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2011 Pond and Lake Management Workshops
December 22, 2010
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Workshops coming this spring to help pond and lake owners protect and manage their water resources.
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2011 Safe Drinking Water Clinics
December 22, 2010
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Workshops to help private water supply owners manage their drinking water supplies.
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New Master Well Owner Training Coming in February
December 22, 2010
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Those interested in becoming a new Master Well Owner volunteer can now be trained through a new online module!
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Online MWON Volunteer Training
December 22, 2010
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You can now become a MWON volunteer through a new online training module starting in February 2011.
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Fall Issue of Water Currents Newsletter
October 12, 2010
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Short articles on water protection, pharmaceuticals, new water regulations and upcoming events.
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Wading through water-test results subject of webinar
September 3, 2010
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When it comes to water-test results, one of the murkiest problems facing homeowners is how to interpret the results, according to an expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences. And with the flood of Marcellus shale gas-drilling activity in Pennsylvania, there has been a steadily rising tide of information about water availability, water quality, water-testing procedures and what those tests indicate.
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Protect Your Groundwater Day
July 30, 2010
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NGWA Protect Your Groundwater Day is September 14, 2010. As the title suggests, this day focuses solely on groundwater protection by emphasizing prevention of contamination and water conservation as ways to protect groundwater resources.
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Summer 2010 Water Currents Newsletter
July 14, 2010
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Brief articles on water conservation, state water plan, PSU water testing, and importance of forests to water.
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Marcellus shale well accident reinforces need to guard water quality
June 21, 2010
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The recent eruption of a Marcellus shale gas well in Clearfield County, Pa., has triggered investigations by state agencies. A Penn State Cooperative Extension water specialist said it also should remind Pennsylvanians that drilling can impact surrounding water resources, and well owners near any drill sites should take steps to monitor their drinking water.
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Extension receives grant to enhance water-conservation education
June 21, 2010
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Most people have no concept about how much water they use in their homes, according to an expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.
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The Facts on Iron Bacteria
June 2, 2010
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Since iron is a very common mineral found in the ground, iron bacteria is fairly common in ground water wells. Iron bacteria can cause problems for your water and the water system itself.
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Should wellheads be above or below the ground surface?
June 2, 2010
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Research studies have demonstrated a clear benefit to having an extended wellhead.
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Drinking Water Scams
June 2, 2010
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These various types of water scams can be very convincing and some just outright absurd. Many scams utilize pseudoscience and manipulate information in order to make their claims seem valid.
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Nutrient Management Research to Benefit Chesapeake Bay
May 28, 2010
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Nitrogen contamination of ground and surface water and air pollution caused by leaching, runoff and gaseous nitrogen emissions from animal-feeding operations are the most important environmental concerns related to animal agriculture, which is known to be the leading polluter of the bay.
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On-Lot Septic Management is Vital to Water Quality
May 19, 2010
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This webinar offers guidelines and maintenance advice for owners of septic systems
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New Penn State Water Testing Program for Ponds and Lakes
April 19, 2010
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For ponds or lakes with an existing water quality program, testing is an essential tool for diagnosing the cause of the problem and determining suitable treatment options.
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Penn State Pond Guru Says Get Your Water Tested
April 7, 2010
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Swistock has one concise message for pond owners: If you think you have a problem with your pond, you most likely do.
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Spring 2010 Water Currents Newsletter
March 1, 2010
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Safe Water, Ponds And Septic Systems Webinars
January 22, 2010
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Water quality and water conservation will be the focus of five Web-based seminars produced by Penn State Cooperative Extension this spring. Topics will include water testing, septic systems, managing ponds and lakes, and safe drinking water.
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Winter 2010 Water Currents Newsletter
January 1, 2010
