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Quality farm dugouts. Fourth edition

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The goal of this publication is to help rural people manage dugout water supply and water quality by providing the latest research information on improving the quality of dugout water. It... More ≫

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The goal of this publication is to help rural people manage dugout water supply and water quality by providing the latest research information on improving the quality of dugout water. It identifies and explains general dugout planning, design, construction, treatment, and management practices.

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Quality farm dugouts. Third edition

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The purpose of this manual is to provide the latest research information on improving both the quantity and quality of dugout water. It identifies and explains general dugout planning, design,... More ≫

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The purpose of this manual is to provide the latest research information on improving both the quantity and quality of dugout water. It identifies and explains general dugout planning, design, construction, treatment, and management practices. It also indicates practices to avoid, and attempts to dispel a few myths about dugout water management. It contains nine modules including a number of worksheets that complement the text and add a very practical element to the manual’s use.

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Lake and watershed management options for the control of nuisance blue-green algal blooms in Pigeon Lake, Alberta

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Due to natural soil characteristics and proximity to major urban centres, the Pigeon Lake watershed has undergone significant urban and rural development in the past decades. In recent years,... More ≫

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Due to natural soil characteristics and proximity to major urban centres, the Pigeon Lake watershed has undergone significant urban and rural development in the past decades. In recent years, occurrences of significant blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) blooms have been documented at Pigeon Lake. The following report includes an overview of cyanobacterial ecology and provides a list of in-lake and watershed management options for control of nuisance blue-green blooms and outlines the benefits, disadvantages and applicability to Pigeon Lake. While several options are available for stakeholders to pursue, it is important that a cost-benefit analysis be conducted beforehand and that stakeholders ensure that all applicable permits and approvals be obtained.

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