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  Terry Gibb

  Water Resource Management and Education
  gibb@msu.edu
  

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  Terry Gibb

  Water Resource Management and Education
  gibb@msu.edu
  

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  Irrigation Practices to Preserve Water Quality (E0009TURF)

  Published on May 28, 2015
  Watering the lawn is a necessary activity for many homeowners who desire a high quality turf. When done correctly, irrigating turf will ensure better density and growth that allows the turf to compete more effectively with weeds and to reduce other pest pr

• Weather - Drought

  Published on July 2, 2012
  The MSU Extension Weather – Drought resource page provides timely information to agricultural producers as weather conditions impact their operation.

• MSU Water Page

  Published on May 28, 2015
  

• Gardening in Michigan

  Published on April 24, 2012
  Whether you are looking to save money, love fresh flavor, or just enjoy working with nature, Michigan is a great place for growing fruit, vegetables, flowers and other landscape plants.

• Modifying your shoreline property? Check local regulations first – Part 2

  Published on April 25, 2012
  Checking local zoning regulations is the first step for shoreline property owners considering major landscaping projects. The second part of this series outlines additional shoreline buffer provisions and sources of information.

• Gardening tips for wise use of your water resources

  Published on July 21, 2011
  Implementing environmentally friendly gardening practices can avoid waste and help protect water quality.

• Comprehensive onsite wastewater management education programs offered by MSU

  Published on January 31, 2014
  MSU Extension is offering onsite wastewater (septic system) educational programs for designers, installers, haulers, homeowners, business owners and municipal officials to improve use and maintenance.

• Michigan online Large Volume Water Use reports due April 1

  Published on February 3, 2013
  Agricultural water use withdrawals in Michigan of 70 gallons per minute or more need to be reported via the new online system by April 1.

• Rain gardens: Part 2 - Rain garden plants

  Published on March 25, 2014
  Rain gardens resemble regular perennial gardens and borders, but have a more important function in the landscape. Learn more about which plants to include in your family’s rain garden.

• Septic systems survey shows positive impacts

  Published on September 28, 2016
  Results from informal follow up surveys shows participant are adopting positive changes to protect and maintain their onsite waste water treatment systems.

• Celebrate Septic Smart Week

  Published on September 1, 2015
  The United States EPA is celebrating the third annual Septic Smart Week from Sept 21 to Sept 25 to promote better use and maintenance of septic system nationwide.

• Water – a drop of life

  Published on May 17, 2016
  All living things need water to live. Read about ways to help youth appreciate water and not take it for granted.

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  Part 4: Southern Michigan’s hidden treasure

  Published on February 1, 2018
  Abundant freshwater provides rich environment thanks to wetlands.

• Protecting your septic system after a flood

  Published on September 25, 2017
  With one in five U.S. households depending on septic systems to treat their wastewater, knowing how to protect your system after a major flood could save your system and expensive repairs.

• Managing waste: Household septic systems - Part 1

  Published on April 3, 2012
  Understanding how a household wastewater treatment system works can help protect an individual’s health and the environment.

• Water quality and management conference held July 28

  Published on July 15, 2015
  Learn from national experts in water quality and management issues related to the green industries at this one-day conference with optional tour July 29.

• Online water use reporting must be completed by April 1

  Published on February 28, 2013
  Large volume agricultural water users have one month left to file their 2012 report with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

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  Water Is … Youth voices on water stewardship to be shared through film

  Published on December 15, 2015
  Thunder Bay International Film Festival features Great Lakes-focused films, ‘Shark Night,’ and more.