Streams make up only one percent of the watershed. Nonetheless, they are an essential component to watershed health. Streams are home to wildlife and fish. Well-functioning streams contribute to water quantity and quality. And streams play an important role in flood and erosion control.
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This video focuses on reducing the use of paper in the work place. Various businesses show the techniques they use to increase efficiency, save money, and improve communications with customers.
Mark Twain (portrayed by actor Kirby Brumfield) uses humor and a companion workbook to show viewers how to clarify, simplify, and generally improve writing skills.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...