By Sergio M. Abit Jr. Learn about septic systems in Oklahoma and the importance of being able to differentiate which plants would be the most beneficial to add to the septic system drain field.

The relation between nutrient loss and water quality, leaching in rural areas compared to urban and its effects on ground and surface water.

Descriptions of the soil, forage and water tests from the OSU Soil, Water and Forage Analytical Laboratory team for the agricultural community.

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

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

Volunteers in 4-H and other organizations are reminding people to protect neighborhood springs and creeks that drain to the Illinois River and Lake Tenkiller.

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

The importance of storing water before an emergency, how to disinfect water following an emergency and how to use alternate sources of water.