Resources for Natural Resources & Environmental Quality
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The Effects of Mineral Dissolution on Water Quality | Acid-base reactions and the concept of pH are critical concepts in chemistry, environmental sciences and Earth science. First, students will present hypotheses of whether the pH will increase or decrease when calcite or pyrite are dissolved in water. Second, in a facilitated activity, students (in groups) will dissolve pyrite and calcite in water and measure the pH after the minerals dissolve. Third, they will hypothesize what happens to the pH when they mix the pyrite and calcite together (in water). Fourth, they will then test their hypotheses by mixing them and measuring pH. Fifth they will discuss if their results support their hypotheses. Last, they will expand what they learned in the experiments to how minerals can be used in water treatment. |
Nov 8, 2023 | 4H-1024NP | ||
Guide to Threatened and Endangered Species on Private Lands In Virginia | Sep 6, 2018 | 420-039 (CNRE-130P) | |||
Managing Wildlife Damage: Beavers (Castor canadensis) | May 25, 2023 | 420-202 (CNRE-167P) | |||
Sustaining America's Aquatic Biodiversity - What Is Aquatic Biodiversity; Why Is it Important? | Aquatic biodiversity is the rich and wonderful variety of plants and animals—from crayfish to catfish, from mussels to mayflies, from tadpoles to trout—that live in watery habitats. It is the number of different native species, or species richness. |
Dec 18, 2019 | 420-520 (CNRE-77P) | ||
Sustaining America's Aquatic Biodiversity - Aquatic Insect Biodiversity and Conservation | The diversity of insects can only be described
as amazing. More than half of all known
species of living things (microbes, plants, and
animals) are insects. |
Dec 17, 2019 | 420-531 (CNRE-81P) | ||
Nutrient Management for Small Farms | Dec 17, 2018 | 442-305 (BSE-241P) | |||
Selection and Location of Poultry and Livestock Manure Storage | Jan 17, 2019 | 442-307 (BSE-243P) | |||
Poultry and Livestock Manure Storage: Management and Safety | Jan 16, 2019 | 442-308 (BSE-244P) | |||
Manure Management and Environmental Stewardship | Jan 16, 2019 | 442-309 (BSE-245NP) | |||
On-Site Sewage Treatment Alternatives | Oct 19, 2023 | 448-407 (SPES-520P) | |||
Powell River Project - Reclamation of Coal Refuse Disposal Areas | Jul 25, 2023 | 460-131 (CSES-215P) | |||
Powell River Project - Reclaiming Mined Lands as Industrial Sites | Jul 25, 2023 | 460-132 (CSES-217P) | |||
Powell River Project - Passive Treatment of Acid-Mine Drainage | This publication describes procedures for treating and renovating water quality of acid-mine drainage discharges using "passive treatment" technologies such as constructed wetlands. |
Jul 28, 2023 | 460-133 (CSES-216P) | ||
Powell River Project - Reforestation Guidelines for Unused Surface Mined Lands in the Eastern United States | This publication describes procedures for converting reclaimed mined lands that are unmanaged into productive forest ecosystems with native trees as dominant vegetation. |
Jul 28, 2023 | 460-144 (CSES-221P) | ||
Effectiveness of Temporary Stream Crossing Closure Techniques Forest Operations Research Highlights | Protection of water quality is a critical component of forest harvesting operations. Virginia’s silvicultural water quality law (§10.1-1181.1 through 10.1-1181.7) prohibits excessive sedimentation of streams as a result of silvicultural operations. Virginia’s logging businesses invest substantial resources implementing BMPs to protect water quality. The Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) is responsible for enforcing this law and inspects all logging operations to ensure protection of water quality. |
Dec 13, 2019 | ANR-110NP | ||
Trees and Water | Oct 19, 2018 | ANR-18NP (CNRE-34NP) | |||
A characterization of large-scale swine production and manure generation in Virginia counties and cities located within or outside of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed | Feb 14, 2023 | APSC-182P | |||
Mitigation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Agriculture | In this publication, information is presented on how to
increase farm productivity while potentially reducing
greenhouse gas* (GHG) contributions from agricultural
production. Some of the practices may be familiar
to many producers, such as building soil organic matter
(SOM) or increasing nitrogen fertilization efficiency,
but many producers may not know that these same productivity-boosting activities also help to reduce GHG
emissions and their impact on climate change. While
informative to the producer, this publication will also
inform those with an interest in both agriculture and
the environmental impact of GHG emissions on the
atmosphere. |
Apr 3, 2019 | BSE-105 (BSE-251P) | ||
Communicating Climate Change to Agricultural Audiences | The objectives of this publication are (1) to outline
some climate-related challenges facing agriculture,
(2) to address challenges in communicating climate
change issues, and (3) to propose best practices when
attempting to communicate climate change issues to
agricultural stakeholders. Extension educators and
agricultural service providers can use the information
presented here to develop outreach and educational
programs focused on the impacts of climate change,
the effects of climate change on agricultural
production, and the best ways to motivate behavior
change. |
Mar 3, 2022 | BSE-203P (BSE-344NP) | ||
Factors When Considering an Agricultural Drainage System | Jun 7, 2022 | BSE-208P (BSE-343P) | |||
Managing Drainage From Agricultural Lands with Denitrifying Bioreactors in the Mid-Atlantic | This publication highlights recent advances in adapting denitrifying bioreactors developed in the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic region. Denitrifying bioreactors are edge-of-field management practices that harness the activity of soil bacteria to remove excess nitrogen from drainage waters. Agricultural drainage is a significant source of nutrients to the Chesapeake Bay and important to manage. Although challenges remain with respect to adapting designs to treat ditch drainage, denitrifying bioreactors hold promise to yield water quality improvements in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. |
Dec 11, 2023 | BSE-234P (BSE-355P) | ||
Estimating Financial Costs and Benefits of Supplemental Irrigation with the Irrigation Financial Estimator Tool (IFET) | Nov 30, 2018 | BSE-237P | |||
Supplemental Irrigation with the Irrigation Financial Estimator Tool (IFET)-Workbook | Nov 30, 2018 | BSE-237A | |||
Irrigation Scheduling in Humid Climates Using the Checkbook Method | Jan 30, 2019 | BSE-239P | |||
Understanding Climate Change Projections in Virginia | Dec 21, 2021 | BSE-342P | |||
Denitrification Management | Feb 28, 2023 | BSE-54P (BSE-347P) | |||
Managing Irrigation with Saline Water | May 9, 2023 | BSE-348P | |||
Understanding Salinity in Tidal Waters: Information for Irrigators | May 11, 2023 | BSE-349P | |||
Virginia Master Naturalist Basic Training Course: Ichthyology | Oct 8, 2019 | CNRE-73P | |||
Applications of PXRF for Pedology, Agronomy, and Enviromental Quality Assessment | Oct 31, 2022 | CSES-186V | |||
Red Imported Fire Ant Logger Self-Inspection Checklist | Feb 25, 2022 | ENTO-492NP | |||
Elm Zigzag Sawfly | Jan 11, 2023 | ENTO-543NP | |||
Catastrophic Livestock and Poultry Carcass Disposal | Jun 5, 2019 | SPES-138NP | |||
Fertilizer: The Many Forms You Can Use | Mar 18, 2020 | SPES-187NP | |||
Consider Your Whole System: Nitrogen and Sulfur Leaching Potential in Virginia | Jun 25, 2018 | SPES-39NP | |||
Consider Your Whole System: Nitrogen and Sulfur Leaching Potential in Virginia | Early summer often means locally heavy and sporadic rainfall as thunderstorms deliver intense rains, and 2018 appears to be no different with many areas in eastern Virginia receiving 3+ inches of rain in a few days (Figure 1). These storms also often coincide with the timing of sidedress nitrogen (N) and sulfur (S) applications on corn. While some rainfall after sidedress is very beneficial to facilitate N movement into soil, heavy rain (2+ inches) often leaves us wondering how much, if any, of that recently-applied N remains and if additional N is needed. |
Jan 31, 2024 | SPES-39NP | ||
Consider Your Whole System: Nitrogen and Sulfur Leaching Potential in Virginia | Jun 25, 2018 | SPES-39NP | |||
Planted Hardwood Silvopasture: Producer Perspective From Rockingham Co. VA | Jul 26, 2022 | SPES-410NP | |||
Planted Hardwood Silvopasture: Producer Perspective From Wythe Co. VA | Jul 26, 2022 | SPES-411NP | |||
Silvopasture Best Management Practices | Jul 26, 2022 | SPES-412NP | |||
Silvopasture Challenges: Producer Perspectives | Jul 26, 2022 | SPES-413NP | |||
Thinned Hardwood Silvopasture: Producer Perspective From Nelson Co. VA | Jul 27, 2022 | SPES-414NP | |||
Thinned Hardwood Silvopasture Producer Perspective From Rockbridge Co. VA | Jul 28, 2022 | SPES-415NP | |||
Thinned Pine Silvopasture Producer: (#1) Perspective From Charlotte Co. VA | Jul 28, 2022 | SPES-416NP | |||
Thinned Pine Silvopasture Producer: (#2) Perspective From Charlotte Co. VA | Jul 28, 2022 | SPES-417NP | |||
Thinned Pine Silvopasture: Producer Perspective from Orange Co. VA | Jul 28, 2022 | SPES-418NP | |||
Thinned Pine Silvopasture: Producer Perspective From Pender Co. NC | Jul 28, 2022 | SPES-419NP | |||
Tree Selection Guide for Mid-Atlantic Silvopastures | Feb 2, 2023 | SPES-476NP | |||
Managing the Spring Pasture Flush | May 8, 2023 | SPES-486P |