Water at UGA

Provided by the UGA/CAES Water Resources Team

Freshwater in the Great Lakes

Jan 12, 2018 | Written by Gary Hawkins

The Editor’s Blog from the Stormwater Magazine today discusses the freshwater in the Great Lakes and some facts about the lakes. In the post, Janice discusses the presence of algae blooms, carp and wetlands. I know there has been some discussion with UGA Extension Agents on algae blooms and harmful…
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Water Education for the young and young at heart

Jan 8, 2018 | Written by Gary Hawkins

Many of my educational programs has a focus on water education. This can be from the Water Cycle with 4th graders to general water issues to various organizational and civic clubs. Overall, the education of and about water is the same but does change. I expect you have heard that…
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Converting a School Bus in A Desalination Plant

Jan 4, 2018 | Written by Gary Hawkins

I was reading an article in the latest Water World Magazine and wanted to pass along to you. A group of engineers at the University of Arizona in conjunction with Apex Applied Technology converted an old School Bus into a Desalination Plant for an off-the grid school in the water-scarce Navajo community. …
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Drew’s Life Changing Journey

Dec 20, 2017 | Written by Gary Hawkins

The Water Cycle is all around us. See in this story how Drew becomes part of the Cycle.
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UGA Extension Agents travel to Virginia to learn about well water program

Dec 15, 2017 | Written by Gary Hawkins

On December 12-13, seven UGA Faculty visited with the program manager of the Virginia Tech Well Water Program to discuss their program and how we can bring and develop such a program for UGA Extension. While in Blacksburg, we learned how their program is conducted and how they get citizens…
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National Urban Extension Leaders (NUEL) Southern Region Professional Improvement Meeting

Dec 9, 2017 | Written by Gary Hawkins

UGA Extension Agents attend and present at the National Urban Extension Leaders (NUEL) Southern Region Professional Improvement Meeting in Chattanooga, TN on August 3 and 4, 2017
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Information for Pre- and Post- Hurricane Preparedness

Sep 9, 2017 | Written by Gary Hawkins

As Hurricane Irma approaches and leaves, here are a few ideas on where to find updated information about the hurricane and some information on recovering from the storm.
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Mitchell County’s 4-H2O Day Camp

Aug 11, 2017 | Written by Gary Hawkins

4-H fun learning about water, solar, crops and animals.
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Agricultural Solutions for runoff, nutrients and water quality — Number 4

Aug 10, 2017 | Written by Gary Hawkins

Poultry Powers Up the Farm… The 4th in a series of portions of an overall article looking at how Agriculture is helping protect water quality.
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Agricultural Solutions for runoff, nutrients and water quality — Number 3

Jul 27, 2017 | Written by Gary Hawkins

The third in a series of how Agriculture is helping protect water quality.
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This Blog is provided by the UGA CAES Water Resource Management Specialist, Dr. Gary L. Hawkins, and the UGA CAES Water Committee. The Committee is comprised of County Extension Agents representing the three different programs areas (Agriculture and Natural Resources, 4-H and Family and Consumer Sciences) within UGA Extension. The Committee members are: Terri Black, Helen Carter, Chesley Davis, Jennifer Grogan, Katie Hammond, Jay Hathorn, Brenda Jackson, Sonya Jones, Charles Lancaster, Kevin Livingston, Dana Lynch, Wanda McLockin, Jennifer Miller, Steven Patrick, Jake Price, Chris Tyson, Laura Walton, Jessica Warren, Trish West, Suzanne Williams, Tripp Williams and Wade Parker. The blog is designed to provide information on water issues in Georgia spanning an area from the Coast to the Mountains.

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