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Articles Manure Management for Youth Projects
Jennifer R Fetter
Manure impacts water quality. In PA, everyone who produces manure needs a plan. That includes 4-H youth. More
Articles Lower fuel prices may cause homeowners to consider storing extra fuel at home. Be sure to research all of the ramifications and pitfalls before proceeding. More
Articles After the Flood – Recovery Considerations for Rural Pennsylvanians
Jennifer R Fetter, Leon Ressler, Andy Yencha
Parts of Pennsylvania were drenched with heavy rains and flooded streams recently. In addition to drying out wet basements, there are few important things that rural Pennsylvanian’s might want to pay special attention to. More
Articles Have you been seeing terms like GI, GSI, raingarden, stormwater management, infiltration basin, swale, bump out, raised dropped inlet or tree trenches? More
Articles Learn about the Master Well Owner Network (MWON) online course that trains volunteers to teach about safe drinking water and the proper management of private water wells, springs, and cisterns. More
Articles Drinking Water Interpretation Tool (DWIT)
Bryan Swistock
Use this online tool to create a customized interpretation of complex data found on any water test report. More
Articles How Can I Control Stormwater on My Property?
Kristen Kyler
Want to control stormwater on your property? There are many different things you can do. More
Articles What Will My Stormwater Project Cost?
Scott A Sjolander
Stormwater drainage, called runoff, affects everyone and all pay. Some costs may be in purchases or repairs, others in management. More
Articles What are Stormwater Pollutants?
Andy Yencha
Stormwater can cause water pollution because it often contains harmful materials picked up when it washed across the land. More
Articles Is Stormwater Damaging My Property?
Heather McKean
Have you ever wondered why your basement keeps flooding or your driveway is washing away? Stormwater could be damaging your property. More
Articles How Can I Be a Good Stormwater Neighbor?
Heather McKean
It is important to realize that activities on your property can adversely affect your neighbor’s property, because water does not follow property boundaries More
Articles What is an MS4?
Andy Yencha
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System refers to a collection of structures designed to gather stormwater and discharge it into local streams and rivers. More
Articles Why Should I Care About Stormwater?
Susan Boser
Does stormwater really affect me? Why should I care? Whether you live in a town, the country, a city, or the suburbs – when it rains, the water that runs off needs somewhere to go. Stormwater affects everyone! More
Articles Why Does My Community Flood More Than it Used to?
Jennifer R Fetter
Floods are a nuisance. Whether in the streets, parking lots, or your own front yard – they are no fun. Have you ever wondered why your community floods more now than it used to? More
Articles What is Stormwater?
Susan Boser
While you may be familiar with the term, have you ever wondered what stormwater is? More
Articles Stormwater Basics
Jennifer R Fetter
Ready-to-Use Educational Toolkit for Stormwater Management More
Articles True or false questions about the Role of Water in Shale Gas Drilling in relation to the video. More
Articles Pennsylvania Farm-A-Syst: Worksheet 1: Water Well Condition and Construction
Jerry Martin, Douglas Beegle, Ph.D.
If wells are not properly constructed or maintained, groundwater may become contaminated, putting human and livestock health at risk. This publication helps farmers evaluate water protection. More
Articles Pennsylvania Farm-A-Syst Worksheet 5: Milkhouse Waste Management
Jerry Martin, Douglas Beegle, Ph.D.
This publication helps farmers evaluate groundwater and surface water protection related to milkhouse wastewater conditions and management practices. More
Articles Water is one of our most important resources. Numerous farms have a stream or drainageway cutting through heavily used pastures, exercise lots, or barnyards. More
Articles Everything we do affects groundwater or surface water quality. Evaluation worksheets are available for farmstead management practices and site conditions. More
Articles Silage is an essential feed for livestock-based agriculture. When properly harvested and stored, silage poses little or no pollution threat. More
Articles Liquid petroleum products are concentrated, effective sources of power, lubrication, and heat. Improper storage of petroleum products can be a threat to the environment. More
Articles When animals are confined outside, the risk to surface water and groundwater is increased. Animal concentration areas include barnyards, feedlots, loafing areas, or exercise lots. More
Articles Nearly one-third of Pennsylvania residents rely on private household waste treatment systems. Maintenance of these systems is the responsibility of the homeowner. More