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F-890 Community Wellhead Protection Programs PDF
Author: Norbert Dee Creation Date: 02/05/04
PDF Size: 501182 Modified Date: 02/05/04
Description: This fact sheet discusses wellhead protection programs for communities to prevent groundwater contamination.
   
 

 

F-891 Communicating Water Quality Risk Issues to the Public PDF
Author: Clifford Scherer Creation Date: 02/05/04
PDF Size: 526870 Modified Date: 02/05/04
Description: This fact sheet discusses how to keep the public informed of water quality issues without creating panic and/or anger.
   
 

 

F-1514 Using Vegetation for Erosion Control on Construction Sites PDF
Author: Mike Smolen Creation Date: 03/02/04
PDF Size: 590320 Modified Date: 03/02/04
Description:

This fact sheet explains the importance of vegetative cover, its role in erosion control, and its establishment on construction sites.

 

F-1517 Riparian Buffer Systems PDF
Author: Mike Smolen Creation Date: 03/02/04
PDF Size: 451507 Modified Date: 03/02/04
Description:

This fact sheet presents a three-zone riparian buffer system (RBS) designed to protect water quality from pesticides, nutrients, and sediment in runoff from adjacent agricultural crop lands.

 

F-1519 Emergency Water Supplies PDF
Author: Mike Smolen Creation Date: 03/02/04
PDF Size: 421361 Modified Date: 03/02/04
Description:

This fact sheet discusses the proper way to store water for emergencies, as well as how to disinfect water.

 

F-5034 Water Quality Series: Riparian Forest Buffers PDF
Author: Craig McKinley Creation Date: 06/17/04
PDF Size: 1683220 Modified Date: 06/17/04
Description: This fact sheet is intended to identify the benefits of riparian areas, describe the various riparian systems in Oklahoma, and suggest appropriate management practices to help maintain them.

 

F-7462 Water Quality Series: Rinsing and Disposing of Pesticide Containers PDF
Author: Jim Criswell Creation Date: 09/09/03
PDF Size: 1599467 Modified Date: 09/09/03
Description: Both federal law and Oklahoma law require pesticide applicators to rinse all empty pesticide containers properly before disposal. This fact sheet discusses the proper methods.

 

L-296 Understanding Your Household Water Test Report PDF
Author: Mike Smolen Creation Date: 03/02/04
PDF Size: 1578805 Modified Date: 03/02/04
Description:

This brochure discusses the effects, laws, and what you can do about illegal dumping.

 

L-310 Protect the Illinois River from the Threat of Trash PDF
Author: Mike Smolen Creation Date: 03/02/04
PDF Size: 1578805 Modified Date: 03/02/04
Description:

This brochure discusses the effects, laws, and what you can do about illegal dumping.

 

L-311 Protect Riparian Areas For the Illinois River PDF
Author: Mike Smolen Creation Date: 03/02/04
PDF Size: 1810478 Modified Date: 03/02/04
Description:

This brochure discusses the importance of protecting streams, creeks, and other riparian areas.

 

L-312 Protect the Illinois River from Nutrient Pollution PDF
Author: Mike Smolen Creation Date: 03/02/04
PDF Size: 852664 Modified Date: 03/02/04
Description:

This brochure discusses nutrient pollution and how to prevent it.

 

L-313 Maintain Your Septic System for a Healthy Illinois River PDF
Author: Mike Smolen Creation Date: 03/02/04
PDF Size: 328212 Modified Date: 03/02/04
Description:

This brochure discusses the different types of septic systems, how they work, and the proper way to maintain them.

 

Oklahom*A*Syst Worksheet #1: Site Assessment: Protecting Water Quality Around Your Home PDF
Author: Mike Smolen Creation Date: 03/02/04
PDF Size: 170284 Modified Date: 03/02/04
Description:

This worksheet will help you evaluate important physical characteristics of your home-site, such as soils, geology, depth to ground water, and distance to surface water.

 

Oklahom*A*Syst Worksheet #2: Drinking Water Well Management PDF
Author: Mike Smolen Creation Date: 03/02/04
PDF Size: 117851 Modified Date: 03/02/04
Description:

This worksheet is a guide to help you better understand the condition of your well and how to take care of it. It identifies situations and practices that are safe and some that may require prompt attention.

 

Oklahom*A*Syst Worksheet #3: Household Wastewater: Septic Systems and Other Treatment Methods PDF
Author: Mike Smolen Creation Date: 03/02/04
PDF Size: 156258 Modified Date: 03/02/04
Description:

This worksheet is for homeowners or tenants who have septic systems buried in their yards. It discusses design, location, and maintenance of the septic system.

 

Oklahom*A*Syst Worksheet #4: Liquid Fuels: Safe Management of Gasoline, Diesel, and Other Fuels PDF
Author: Mike Smolen Creation Date: 03/02/04
PDF Size: 37416 Modified Date: 03/02/04
Description:

This worksheet can help you evaluate liquid fuel management practices, identify areas of risk, and develop an action plan to reduce or eliminate potential problems.

 

Oklahom*A*Syst Worksheet #5: Managing Hazardous Household Products PDF
Author: Mike Smolen Creation Date: 03/02/04
PDF Size: 77747 Modified Date: 03/02/04
Description:

This worksheet helps you make choices that will reduce risks to you and your family and your water resources. Remember, it is up to you to assure safe use and disposal of any products you use.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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