Capisic Brook Watershed Landowner Survey: Final Report

The goal of the Capisic Brook Watershed Landowner Survey was twofold. The data gathered through the survey is aiding in the development of the Capisic Brook Watershed Management Plan, a project being undertaken by the City of Portland and Woodard and Curran, and funded by the Maine DEP through 604(b) federal stimulus money. The information helped to identify barriers to implementing residential best management practices to address stormwater and to develop targeted marketing strategies to promote stormwater-friendly behaviors. In addition, the materials developed and process carried out will serve as a model for other municipalities, since the survey was designed to be easily tailored for use in other watersheds

York Soil and Water Conservation District Cooperative Records - Accession 855

This collection consists of the participant files in accordance with the business practices of the York Soil and Water Conservation District. Listed alphabetically by last name, with the years of operation ranging from 1937-1994. Included in each folder are the original signed contracts (to insure completion of irrigation and other improvements of the land), rough sketches and blueprints and plats of acreage, and some aerial photographs of the land.https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/2202/thumbnail.jp

Financial Report, 2002

This resource is one among many in the UMSLCAB open dataset at IRL.UMSL.edu/CABhttps://irl.umsl.edu/cab/1488/thumbnail.jp

Financial Report, 2003

This resource is one among many in the UMSLCAB open dataset at IRL.UMSL.edu/CABhttps://irl.umsl.edu/cab/1502/thumbnail.jp

Colorado River Basin Study Comments--Colorado River Water Conservation District

Comments on the Colorado River Basin Study prepared by the the Western Water Policy Review Advisory Commission

Septic Systems: How They Work and How to Keep Them Working Factsheet

A septic system is a sewage treatment and disposal system buried in the ground. It is composed of a septic tank and a leach field or trench. Septic systems can fail due to poor design or construction, to overloading or to inadequate maintenance. Improperly functioning and overloaded septic systems are major sources of water pollution. Failing septic systems leak harmful pollutants, like bacteria and excess nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus), into groundwater. From there, pollutants make their way into lakes, streams, rivers, and coastal waterbodies. Many homeowners are under the misconception that a septic system, once installed, will work forever without maintenance. This is not true! Most septic systems, even with maintenance, will work effectively for only an average of 15 to 25 years. To help protect against premature failure, the homeowner can follow a few simple procedures. These procedures help reduce sludge build-up, reduce water use, eliminate toxic waste, keep the system’s bacteria working and protect the leaching system. To see if you are treating your septic system properly, review the checklists on the following pages

Conservation Improvement Projects through Soil & Water Conservation Districts

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Designing Water Conservation Policies That Match Sense With Cents: A Case Study Approach

As Georgia increasingly faces the strains imposed by water scarcity, there is growing interest in water conservation programs as a means for dealing with the scarcity problem. There are many types of residential water use conservation programs found in communities across the United States. An important question then becomes: is there one, or possible one set, of conservation policies that apply to all conditions of water scarcity faced by communities with water scarcity problems -- i.e., does a "one size fits all" approach to the design of conservation programs make good sense?In an effort to address this question, we conduct case studies of two cities that face very different water scarcity conditions: Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Phoenix, Arizona. In Albuquerque, where alternative sources of water are very expensive, we find a wide range of incentive-based conservation programs as well as aggressive public outreach and education programs. In Phoenix, where alternative water supplies are relatively inexpensive, incentive-based programs have been rejected; the City relies solely on public outreach and education programs.Examination of the manner in which these two cities have designed their residential water conservation programs provides a clear manifestation of the importance of a government giving close consideration to the benefits and costs associated with any particular conservation program design -- the importance of considering the extent to which the expenditure of "cents" makes good public policy "sense." Such an approach is highly recommended by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and is a basic tool that has been used in U.S. cities whose conservation programs are widely recognized as being exceptionally effective. These observations then raise questions as to the efficacy of state-wide policies requiring, for example, restrictions on outdoor water use in all communities in a state. Our study suggests that Georgia's citizens may well be better served by the adoption of policies designed to "fit" the particular circumstances of water scarcity that is faced by communities affected by the policy. Working Paper Number 2005-00