Numbered Publications: Agriculture and Natural Resources
4DE-03PO: What Impacts the Water Quality in My Watershed? 4-H2O Ambassador Curriculum, Unit 3
Ashley Osborne | Feb. 24, 2011 (New)
In this unit, 4-Hers will learn about land use and its affect on water quality.
HENV-705: Natural Lighting
Ashley Osborne | Feb. 24, 2011 (New)
Follow these home decorating and landscaping tips to reduce your energy consumption and utility costs.
4DE-01PO: What is a Watershed? 4-H2O Ambassador Curriculum, Unit 1
Ashley Osborne | Feb. 24, 2011 (New)
In this unit, 4-Hers will identify and learn the characteristics of their local watershed. In the process, they will learn about sources of water pollution and their role in keeping water clean.
4DE-04PO: Improving My Water Quality? 4-H2O Ambassador Curriculum, Unit 4
Ashley Osborne | Feb. 24, 2011 (New)
In this unit, 4-Hers will develop and implement a service project in their community.
ID-185: Planting a Riparian Buffer
Carmen Agouridis, Chris Barton, Amanda A. Gumbert, Sarah Wightman | Sep. 28, 2010 (New)
Actively creating a riparian buffer typically consists of six steps: site assessment, planting plan development, site preparation, species selection, planting, and protection and maintenance.
HENV-102: Household Waste Management 2: Reuse
Tyler Henningsen, Brad Lee, Ashley Osborne | Sep. 8, 2010 (New)
Reuse is essentially any action that extends the life of a product and keeps it out of the waste system. The process of reusing an item can start even before you purchase it.
HENV-103: Household Waste Management 3: Recycle
Tyler Henningsen, Brad Lee, Ashley Osborne | Sep. 8, 2010 (New)
Americans create about 5 pounds of waste per day, half of which is recycled in some manner, leaving roughly 2.5 pounds of waste per day going to landfills.
HENV-101: Household Waste Management 1: Reduce
Tyler Henningsen, Brad Lee, Ashley Osborne | Sep. 8, 2010 (New)
Reducing, at the top of the waste management hierarchy, has the greatest impact on the environment and starts with you reducing the number of products you purchase and use.
HENV-104: Household Waste Management 4: Hazardous Waste
Tyler Henningsen, Brad Lee, Ashley Osborne | Sep. 8, 2010 (New)
Everyday products found around your house contain hazardous chemicals--everything from nail polish remover to household electronics to oil for your car.
HENV-703: Saving Energy and Money: Appliances
Tyler Henningsen, Ashley Osborne | Aug. 30, 2010 (New)
Appliances are designed to save time and money, but if an appliance is not in itself energy efficient or is operated improperly it could be wasting money. Ensuring that you have an ENERGY STAR--approved appliance is one solution; another is the proper operation, location, and maintenance of appliances.