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Protecting water quality on the farm

Jan 20, 2019 | Written by Gary Hawkins

In the December 2018 issue of the Vegetable growers magazine, there is an article titled “It’s all about water quality for Ward’s Berry Farm“.  In the article, the author talks about how the USDA NRCS has worked with Jim Ward on his farm to improve soil health and how NRCS can help…
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Follow the Golden Rule in all you do

Jan 20, 2019 | Written by Gary Hawkins

Performing good works, including helping customers, employees, the poor in our communities, and the environment will bring honor and respect for [fill in your name, business, job, or activity].
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Posted in General Water Issues, On-site Waste Treatment.

Test air and water for Radon in January

Jan 4, 2019 | Written by Gary Hawkins

January is National Radon Action Month. Today there is an article in the Morning Ag Clips newsletter discussing testing the air for radon.  The article can be found here  or is copied below the “***”. The article discusses testing your home for radon in the air.  If you have a…
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Dr. Hawkins attends Global Water Security Conference for Agriculture and Natural Resources

Oct 8, 2018 | Written by Gary Hawkins

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…
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Posted in General Water Issues, Water Conservation, Water Quality & Quantity.

NOTICE: Upper Oconee Regional Water Planning Meeting Announcement

Oct 4, 2018 | Written by Gary Hawkins

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…
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Posted in 4-H Youth activities, Agricultural and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Science issues, General Water Issues, Water Conservation, Water Quality & Quantity.

NOTICE: Middle Ocmulgee Regional Water Planning Council Meeting Announcement

Oct 4, 2018 | Written by Gary Hawkins

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…
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Posted in 4-H Youth activities, Agricultural and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Science issues, General Water Issues, Water Conservation, Water Quality & Quantity.

Altamaha/Suwanee-Satilla Joint Water Council — Date Correction

Sep 12, 2018 | Written by Gary Hawkins

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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Altamaha/Suwanee-Satilla Joint Water Council

Sep 7, 2018 | Written by Gary Hawkins

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…
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Posted in 4-H Youth activities, Agricultural and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Science issues, General Water Issues, Water Conservation, Water Quality & Quantity.

Bath bombs and your septic tank

Aug 18, 2018 | Written by Gary Hawkins

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.
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USGS report indicates water use across the US declines to levels not seen since 1970

Jul 22, 2018 | Written by Gary Hawkins

The US Geological Service states in a recent report that water use across the US is down to levels not seen since 1970.  The largest decline seems to be from  Thermoelectric plants using more efficient methods to produce power and therefore lower water usage.  Read the News release from USGS here.
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