Clean Water Future Resources

Residues of various types of medicinal products such as hormones, anti-cancer, antibiotics, and antidepressants have been detected in our waters and soils, which presents negative implications for exposed plants, animals, microbes, and possibly humans.

Rain gardens are just that, gardens. However, they are also beautifully landscaped miniature bio-retention basins that catch rain water that runs off nearby roofs, driveways, and other impervious surfaces.

An outreach program of the Baldwin County Extension Office and available for use in other counties. The program trains volunteers to teach nine lessons in schools and to community groups about some of the most critical environmental issues facing the area.

Introducing a new video for subdivision residents addressing the importance of stormwater pond maintenance, "Why Is There a Pond in My Backyard - Maintenance Requirements for Detention & Retention Basins ". The short 8 minute video was produced by The Mobile Bay National Estuary Program in assoc...

Pollution in water is not only ugly, it can result in the death of a range of plants and animals and put our health at risk, too. If we want to know how to keep our water clean, we need to know what makes it dirty 70% of the earth's surface is covered by water, but only 3% of it ...

Parking lots are a magnet for litter and hazardous materials found in storm water runoff. Things you don't pay much attention to, such as car fluids, brake dust, pesticides and cleaners gather on the surface and mix in with the dirt and rocks that come off of the roadways on car tires. This unwan...