Examines the problems of runoff and nonpoint source pollution in Oregon's Tualatin River and how local residents and government officials are trying to reduce nonpoint source pollution. It also offers tips to help each of us play an active role in cleaning up our nation's drinking water supplies.
Bridge Creek is a small stream which runs through the central Oregon high desert region. Ranching, the area's primary industry, was degrading conditions in the stream. A group of ranchers and environmentalists, working as part of the Oregon Watershed Improvement Coalition, forged an agreement on what was needed for a...
Discusses what land use practices can impact riparian areas and the techniques landowners, volunteers, and professional resource managers can use to improve and protect riparian function.
Backpack sprayers are relatively easy to use--and to misuse. The video shows basic sprayer components and how to use them appropriately. It also outlines how to calibrate the sprayer, calculate application rates, and mix pesticides.
This program explains that urban water pollution comes from a number of common sources, such as automobiles, lawn and garden fertilizer, and pet waste, and explores ways in which citizens can minimize their contribution to such pollution.