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Dry and wet weather management of sub-surface tile drains
Published on July 5, 2012
From design to installation to management, the Aug. 1-2 drainage management field day has plenty to offer. -
Proper fertilization: Take key step with square footage calculator
Published on July 5, 2012
Online calculator conveniently determines the exact area of lawn or garden, saving you money and protecting the environment from over-fertilization. -
Rain barrels are economical and ecological
Published on June 28, 2012
Rain barrels can save money and energy for homeowners as they simultaneously reduce water quality pollution. -
Alternatives to conventional septic systems to treat on-site wastewater
Published on June 27, 2012
Riparians who depend on on-site wastewater treatment may need to look to an alternative septic system to properly protect water quality. -
Chemical spills: Take quick action to avoid injury
Published on June 22, 2012
Knowing what to do when a spill occurs protects you, your family and helps safeguard Michigan’s water resources. -
Chemical spills: Build a simple spill kit at home
Published on June 22, 2012
Being prepared before a spill occurs protects you, your family and helps safeguard Michigan’s water resources. -
Charlevoix County communities talk about shoreline zoning
Published on June 21, 2012
Charlevoix County communities are working together to coordinate their shoreline zoning ordinances. Consistent regulation protects water resources and reduces business uncertainty. -
Managing waste: Household septic systems - Part 3
Published on June 11, 2012
Knowing the signs of trouble in your septic system can save dollars in costly repairs and protect individual health and the environment. -
The greenhouse effect and climate change: It’s natural, right?
Published on June 8, 2012
How can human beings influence a system as complex as our planet’s climate? -
Public forest ownership has many implications
Published on June 5, 2012
Michigan’s public forest ownership patterns have implications that are economic, social and ecological.