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Those interested in learning more about private water wells, springs and cisterns can be trained by Penn State Extension as part of the Master Well Owner Network (MWON). Applications for new volunteers in the online training course are being accepted now for the online course which starts on February 6, 2012.

A new website for producers experiencing drought conditions.

This 12-week course teaches students how to properly manage ponds and lakes.

If you are a professional pesticide applicator and want to obtain three aquatic (Category 9) credits, this new correspondence course is for you!

Groundwater is important to every person in Pennsylvania. Learn more about how to manage and protect your groundwater during Groundwater Awareness Week!

“How thick does the ice need to be for skating?”

Workshops coming this spring to help pond and lake owners protect and manage their water resources.

Workshops to help private water supply owners manage their drinking water supplies.

Those interested in becoming a new Master Well Owner volunteer can now be trained through a new online module!

Short articles on water protection, pharmaceuticals, new water regulations and upcoming events.

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.

Brief articles on water conservation, state water plan, PSU water testing, and importance of forests to water.

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.

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.

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.

This webinar offers guidelines and maintenance advice for owners of septic systems

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.

Swistock has one concise message for pond owners: If you think you have a problem with your pond, you most likely do.