Home & Garden Water Issues

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Oklahoma Water Resources Center

The Oklahoma Water Resources Center provides informative resources and specialists for producers in need of water expertise in many different areas such as: animal care and production, environment and recreation, and crop production.

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Drought and Its Impact on Agricultural Water Resources in Oklahoma

The different types of drought and the impacts on Oklahoma agriculture.

Drought Home And Garden Water Issues Water And Environmental Issues Water Conservation Water Weather And Disaster Preparedness

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Salinity Management in Home Lawns

A basic foundation for understanding common sources of high salinity and its impact on turfgrass in the home landscape.

Gardening And Lawn Care Home And Garden Water Issues Irrigation Of Lawns And Gardens Soil Health And Fertility Soil Water And Environmental Issues Water

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Sustainable Landscapes: Designing a Rain Garden for Residential Property

The basics of how to design, construct and maintain a rain garden to help add beauty and aesthetic value to the landscape.

Gardening And Lawn Care Home And Garden Water Issues Irrigation Of Lawns And Gardens Landscaping Water And Environmental Issues Water Conservation Water Quality Water

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Simple Irrigation Checkup for Home Sprinkler Systems

Irrigation systems not kept in proper operating condition can waste water, learn how to perform a simple checkup to identify problems with the system.

Drought Gardening And Lawn Care Home And Garden Water Issues Irrigation Of Lawns And Gardens Irrigation Sprinkler Irrigation Water And Environmental Issues Water Conservation Water Weather And Disaster Preparedness

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Hydraulic Fracturing and Domestic Water Issues

The concerns about drinking water wells and the possible risks posed by nearby hydraulic fracturing.

Home And Garden Water Issues Industrial And Commercial Uses Of Water Municipalities And Infrastructure Water Pollution Hazardous Materials And Contamination Waste Water Management Water And Environmental Issues Water Quality Water

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Turf Irrigation Water Quality: A Concise Guide

Learn how to assess irrigation water through illustrative case-studies for bermudagrass lawns to model site-specific irrigation strategies.

Drought Gardening And Lawn Care Home And Garden Water Issues Irrigation Lawns And Turfgrass Soil Testing Soil Water And Environmental Issues Water Conservation Water Quality Water Weather And Disaster Preparedness

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Xeriscape Garden Plants

A list of low water demanding plant species that are useful to plant in xeriscape gardens in Oklahoma.