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Phosphorous
https://ohiowatersheds.osu.edu/node/1538
GENERAL INFORMATION Phosphorus is commonly found in soil, rocks and plants. Phosphorus is an ... important fertilizer, but is also present in human and animal wastes, in sludges and in detergents. ... Phosphorus is relatively immobile in soil and will not reach groundwater except under certain conditions, ...
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Source Water Protection webinar
https://ohiowatersheds.osu.edu/events/source-water-protection-webinar
Kansas is working to protect drinking water through improved soil health, and hear how extension is ... Environmental Field Services Ruth Kline-Roback, Outreach Specialist, Institute of Water Research & ...
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Ammonia
https://ohiowatersheds.osu.edu/node/1534
levels in well water. Water contaminated with sewage, animal wastes or fertilizer runoff may contain ... elevated levels of ammonia. Ammonia is very soluble in water. Because of its solubility, excessive soil ... ammonia may penetrate into deeper soils and eventually reach groundwater. In some soils part of the ...
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About OCVN
https://ocvn.osu.edu/about-ocvn
a research-based education program of The Ohio State University offered in partnership with several host locations, such as, ... examples. These surveys are critical for maintaining and managing for biological diversity. Land Stewardship ... help with educational events, help manage meetings, websites, and even meet and greet the public at ...
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Nutrient Management and Edge of Field Monitoring Conference (Memphis, TN)
The Nutrient Management and Edge of Field Monitoring Conference will provide an opportunity for ... research, nutrient reduction strategies and activities, and conservation programs that have been successful ... researchers, conservation professionals, and farmers from across the nation to discuss edge of field monitoring ...
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Algae Blooms and Land Use Practices
https://ohiowatersheds.osu.edu/resources/best-practices/algae-blooms-and-land-use-practices
and how they may help reduce nutrient losses from agricultural lands while improving soil quality. ... This webinar was offered in February of 2011 as part of the webinar series "Research to ... lead to algae blooms in lake environments. Jim Hoorman will review the latest research on cover crops ...
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The Lake
https://ohiowatersheds.osu.edu/node/422/lake
Activities in the headwaters and middle reaches that cause soil erosion will accelerate the buildup of ... problems as fertilizers from lawns and sewage from septic tanks wash or seep into the lake. Recreational ... residents are coming together to encourage the adoption of best management practices to protect the ...
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Low-impact Lawn Care
lawn care utilizes practices like soil testing, water conservation, careful cultural practices and ... limiated use of fertilizers and pesticides. The major principles of this approach are to build a healthy ... soil and use simple steps such as soil testing. Photo credit: ...
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Beach Monitoring Practices Webinar
https://ohiowatersheds.osu.edu/events/beach-monitoring-practices-webinar-0
resource managers and outreach professionals. Tune into this month's edition of The Current webinar ... (aired Central Time) as we hear about beach monitoring research and education efforts taking place in ...
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Bill Mitsch Presentation at Audubon Center
https://ohiowatersheds.osu.edu/events/bill-mitsch-presentation-audubon-center
Dr. Rebecca Swab, Conservation Manager, Grange Insurance Audubon center 7:05 Nat Miller, Director of ... Conservation 7:20 Dr. William J. Mitsch, Eminent Scholar and Director, Everglades Wetland Research Park, and ... there. Rebecca Swab, PhD, Conservation Manager, She/her/hers, Grange Insurance Audubon Center, 505 W. ...