Gary Hawkins
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Dr. Pamela Turner, Extension Housing Specialist, provided the information below the stars “***” to the UGA Extension Agents related to Radon in Georgia Counties. Radon occurs naturally in areas where there is granite bedrock. *** *** **** *** *** *** January is National Radon Action Month (NRAM). I am hoping that all of you will…
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On October 3-6, 2018, Dr. Gary Hawkins attended the Global Water Security Conference for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Hyderabad, Telangana, India which was sponsored by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) along with the Indian Society of Engineers (ISAE). The conference was used as a platform to discuss water issues included: Wasted…
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The Upper Oconee Regional Water Planning Council will conduct its next meeting on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Registration: 9:00 A.M. – 9:30 A.M Meeting: 9:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M The meeting will be held at: The Club at Lake Sinclair 3700 Sinclair Dam Road NE Milledgeville, GA 31061 For more information and to read the…
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The Middle Ocmulgee Regional Water Planning Council will hold its next meeting on Friday, November 2, 2018 Registration: 9:30 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. Meeting: 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. The meeting will be conducted at the: Middle Georgia Regional Commission, 175 Emery Hwy, Suite C, Macon, GA…
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With the recent and at the time of this posting current flooding from Hurricane Florence, the Onsite Installer printed an article that discusses “How to Access and Rehabilitate Flooded Onsite Systems“. The article discusses some of the things to do during a flood, what to look for during and after the flood, when the use of…
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On September 19, as we celebrated SepticSmart week, we held and recorded a webinar. The webinar consisted of a panel including Chris Kumnick with Georgia Department of Public Health; Keli Hinson, NE Regional Director with Georgia Department of Public Health in Athens; Laurie Loftin Water Conservation Coordinator, Public Utilities Department, Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Athens; and…
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On September 8th, I sent out a post that had the incorrect date for the Altamaha/Suwanee-Satilla Joint Water Council Meeting. The correct date for the meeting is: September 20, 2018, at the Ben Hill Agricultural Pavilion in Fitzgerald, GA.
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The Altamaha and Suwanee-Satilla Water Councils will hold a joint meeting on September 20, 2018 in Fitzgerald, Georgia at the Ben Hill Ag Pavilion located at 162 Paulk Park Road, Fitzgerald, GA 31750. For more information on the meeting please see the Georgia Water Planning website under events. Or the announcement for this joint meeting can be found…
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Goldfish and stormwater ponds do not go together. Why you ask. Read the full story for more information.
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Do you like to use bath bombs? Do you have a septic tank? If you answer YES to both of these questions, this story will provide information on what could be happening in your home pipes and septic tanks.