Pesticides in the Nation’s Streams and Ground Water, 1992-2001
This report (circular 1291) released by the U.S. Geological Survey, describes the occurrence of pesticides in streams and groundwater from1992 to 2001. It is based on analysis of data collected from 51 major river basins and aquifer systems across the nation plus a regional study in the High Plains aquifer system.
To download the report, visit http://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/2005/1291/. To order, call 1-888-ASK-USGS.
Environmental Guidelines for Responsible Lawn Care and Landscaping
This 46-page booklet provides recommendations and procedures that help home gardeners protect the environment while maintaining beautiful and healthy yards and gardens.
The booklet was developed by the Lawns and the Environment Initiative, a coalition of businesses, government agencies, universities and environmental groups working to change the way Americans take care of their home landscapes.
For more information or to download the booklet, logon www.nationalgardenmonth.org/index.php?page=LandE.
Fostering Sustainable Behavior: An Introduction to Community-Based Social Marketing
In this book, authors Doug McKenzie-Mohr and William Smith explain community-based social marketing, a research-based approach to developing public education and outreach programs that effectively foster sustainable behavior changes. The book contains information presented at the fall 2006 Colorado Nonpoint Source Forum.
For more information or to download the book, logon www.cbsm.com.
Do you have a
story idea?
Click Here