Natural Resources & Water Quality

If you’re a farmer or landowner looking for ways to limitagricultural runoff, a waterman worried about the health of theChesapeake Bay, or a forestland owner hoping to manage yourproperty for the benefit of both wildlife and the bottom line, lookno further. The University of Maryland Cooperative Extension haseducational programs, applied research projects, and lots ofinformation just for you. Check out the links below to learnmore.

Chesapeake Bay & Water Resources

MCE Water Quality Improvement Research & Education Projects
The University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources has engaged in numerous research & extension activities to address the intent of the Water Quality Improvement Act of 1997. The follow is a synopsis of these activities.
Water Quality & Environment
Information relating to water quality (ground water/surface water hydrology and protection, water conservation, water testing, septic systems, drinking water wells, etc.) and related environmental topics.
Northeast Regional Aquaculture Center
NRAC is a principal public forum for the advancement and dissemination of science and technology needed by Northeastern aquacultural producers and support industries.
Agricultural Nutrient Management Program
The program focuses on reducing the pollution of the Chesapeake Bay by plant nutrients from cropland.
Woods' Aquaculture Facility
The Aquaculture laboratory is currently evaluating the reproductive performance of high stress responsive (HR) and low stress responsive (LR) male striped bass during typical hatchery operation procedures.
Maryland Sea Grant Extension Programs
Chesapeake Bay and coastal issues including fisheries, seafood, aquaculture, water quality, coastal communities and marine science education

Forestry & Land Stewardship

General Forestry Online Course
This course is designed for individuals wishing to increase their understanding of forests and forest management. Specifically, the course targets Maryland forest landowners and other citizens with an interest in the principles and practices of forestry.
Forest Stewardship Education
Maryland's natural resources include forests, wildlife, and the related waters. The majority of these resources are owned by private landowners. Management of these resources requires research-based information.
Riparian Buffer Systems
This is a website to explain the basic concepts and principles of riparian forest buffers. This site also includes plant & seed suppliers, fact sheets, references, web links, a Maryland training manual and a general slide show.

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Natural Resources & Water Quality Publications

For more information, contact Bob Tjaden

Last updated: 03/10/2009

Dr. Paul Leisnham Brings his Latest New Zealand Mosquito Research to Maryland
Dr. Leisnham, Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Science and Technology, has recently collaborated with New Zealand researchers to explore some of the physical and biological links between land use and invasive mosquitoes down under and around the world. - posted Jun 25, 2009

Got Deer?
Grow It Eat It blogger, Dale Johnson, has advice for excluding deer from your gardens. - posted Jun 18, 2009

Equine Grazing Site Making Impact
The horses have started grazing and the educational events have begun! The Equine Rotational Grazing Demonstration site has already begun changing how horse farm owners manage their pastures. Check it out! - posted May 23, 2009

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