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PNW 170: Heritage University Joins PNW Water Team
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This update highlights the water program at Heritage University (HU). HU, a private liberal arts Hispanic-serving institution located in Washington’s Yakima Valley, has joined the PNW Water Team. Dr. Kazuhiro Sonoda is HU’s representative on our team. HU will concentrate on environmental issues associated with concentrated animal feeding operations and large dairies in the Yakima Valley. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here.
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PNW 169: Ten Years of Regional Progress
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| This update highlights some of our regional team's major outcomes as a result of 10 years of education about our water resources. Major outcomes include: 1) improved consumer knowledge about water issues, 2) voluntary citizen actions to protect and enhance their water resources, and 3) improved cooperation between the four PNW states. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here. |
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PNW 168: Water Management Simulator
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This update highlights a new computer decision-making tool that incorporates agricultural management, water quality data, economics, and socio-political issues to help agricultural producers understand the use and value of vegetation as a buffer between surface waters. This new tool should result in better surface water quality. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here.
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PNW 167: Fertilizer Guidelines for Crop Production
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| This update highlights the 100+ fertilizer guides that have been developed by land grant institutions in the PNW. These nutrient guidelines are based on relationships between soil tests and crop yield responses. It is important for farmers in our region to scientifically apply fertilizer to crops that results in an excellent yield return while also protecting the quality of our region's waters. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here. |
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PNW 166: Irrigation Management in the Pacific Northwest
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A regional web site called "Irrigation in the Pacific Northwest" was developed by Extension irrigation specialists from Washington State University, Oregon State University, and the University of Idaho. This web site, which has recorded more than 150,000 hits in the last year from 16,000 unique users, is dedicated to the understanding of irrigation planning and management. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here.
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PNW 165: Preventing Stormwater Pollution Through Education
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| This update summarizes the 2009 video workshop titled “Stormwater Management: One Backyard at a Time” which drew an audience of over 1,000 participants in over 70 sites in the PNW. In addition to the three video segments, this 2.5 hour program included a panel discussion with experts and a call-in open forum. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here. |
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PNW 164: Nutrient Management BMPs for your Lawn
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This update talks about how home owners should fertilize their lawns to look both beautiful and to protect the water resources of the PNW. The four BMPs described in this update include: (1) base fertilizer application rates on a sound strategy, (2) correctly time the fertilizer application, (3) use slow-release fertilizers, and (4) use water wisely. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here.
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PNW 163: UI's REU Program: Enhancing Student Training
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| This program involves 10 different undergraduate students each summer in a nine week research experience that inspires them to continue on to graduate study and to pursue sustainability, water resources, and/or environmental science careers. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here. |
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PNW 162: Climate Change and Western Water Law
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This update talks about potential climate change issues and water law in the western USA. Allocation of water resources in the West involves a complex mixture of legal, scientific, and political factors. In view of climate change, a purely market driven allocation system will likely lead to unintended consequences. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here.
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PNW 161: Regional Water Resources Programming: Our Logic Model
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| This update introduces our regional logic model. We use this model to guide our programming. Our logic model contains a situation statement, desired educational outcomes, and the inputs and outputs needed to achieve these outcomes. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here. |
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