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Nitrates in Drinking Water

WEBHealth effects of nitrate in drinking water are most significantly linked to methemoglobinemia, also known as "blue-baby syndrome." Baby formula mixed with …

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Soil Health Assessment NRCS Soils Page 1 of 2

WEBSoil health is an assessment of how well soil performs all of its functions now and how those functions are being preserved for future use. Soil health cannot be …

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Water Pollution in Pennsylvania

WEBFor more information, visit our web site: www.fish.state.pa.us. To report water pollution or disturbances to streams, lakes or watersheds, contact the Fish & Boat Commission …

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Soils and Land Use

WEBUnderstand and be able to describe the importance of soils to agriculture and soil quality properties. Describe current research findings on best management …

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Soil Biology Primer

WEBThe remaining six units of the Soil Biology Primer describe the major. groups of soil organisms: bacteria, fungi, protozoa, nematodes, arthropods, and earthworms. …

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United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources …

WEBA simple definition of soil health is the capacity of a soil to function. How well is your soil functioning to infiltrate water and cycle nutrients to support growing plants? Soil works …

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Inherent Factors Affecting Soil pH

WEBSoil pH is a measure of soil acidity or alkalinity. It is an important indicator of soil health. It affects crop yields, crop suitability, plant nutrient availability, and soil micro-organism …

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soil health matters

WEBsoil health experts who have worked with farmers to regenerate degraded soils. Take lessons from Mother Nature, soil health experts say “The diverse plants of the prairies …

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Forest Stewardship

WEBhealth and productivity for years to come. Wildlife is an integral part of any healthy forest community. Forests provide food and shelter for numerous wildlife species. In return, …

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Key Topic 3: Risks and Impacts to Natural Resources and …

WEBparasites, and diseases, with potentially serious effects on human health, agriculture, and fisheries. For example, the oyster parasite, Perkinsus marinus, is capable of causing …

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Major Natural Resource Issues Facing Pennsylvania

WEBHowever, development is still. spreading out as about 56,000 acres of. 1982-1992 1992-1997 1997-2003. land per year were converted to development in the period between …

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Pennsylvania’s Field Guide to

WEBecological, economic, and health impacts associated with AIS introduction could be prevented. AIS can hitchhike on boats, trailers, equipment, ishing tackle, motors, …

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A Conservation Catalog

WEBSoil Quality/Health Agricultural soil health is the ability of the soil to function and support plant life while maintaining and/or enhancing water and air quality. oil is a …

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Groundwater: A Primer For Pennsylvanians

WEBA Primer For Pennsylvanians 'Give me good old well water any- time," said the teenager as he watched the backflushing of a sand filter while touring a water treat- …

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Inherent Factors Affecting Bulk Density and Available Water …

WEBBulk density is an indicator of soil compaction and soil health. It affects infiltration, rooting depth/restrictions, available water capacity, soil porosity, plant nutrient availability, and …

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The Role of Trees in StormwaterFactsheet

WEBTrees Consume Stormwater. Trees and forests absorb and use tremendous amounts of water for growth, thereby consuming storm water. A single mature oak tree can …

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Overview Riparian Buffers

WEB• Livestock health concerns (hoof rot, poor drinking water, mastitis) Streambank Fence A BARE MINIMUM IMPROVEMENT Restricting stream access for livestock or recreational …

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Key Topic 1: Factors Contributing to a Changing Climate

WEBeffects to human health and welfare and to ecosystems. 6 Key Greenhouse Gases Most of the warming since 1950 has been caused by human emissions of greenhouse gases.4 …

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