Soil, Water & Air
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More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Extension Soils Program
- Fisheries and Pond Management Extension
- NC State Stream Restoration Program
- Stormwater Engineering Group
- Water Quality and Waste Management Programs in Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Partnerships and Organizations
- NC Dept of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Air Quality
- NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
- SaveWaterNC.org - Water Conservation Tips
Publications
Recent Publications related to Soil, Water & Air
Stormwater BMPs for Trout Waters
Stormwater heated by pavement and rooftop materials can affect aquatic ecosystems in streams, especially coldwater …
Chemical Turbidity Control in Pumped Construction Site Water
This publication describes methods to reduce turbidity and suspended solids in water being pumped into …
Mulch Options for Erosion Control on Construction Sites
This publication discusses important characteristics, application rates, costs, and appropriate use of loose mulch, erosion …
Maintaining Permeable Pavements
For permeable pavements to remain permeable, their surface level must be freely draining, making clogging …
Surface Outlets for Sediment Basins
Sediment basins are temporary stormwater pools that catch runoff so it can deposit some of …
Investigate Before You Invest
This factsheet explains the steps to take when buying land where a septic system is …
Poultry Manure as a Fertilizer Source
This factsheet describes the nutrient composition of poultry manure and land application techniques based on …
Swine Manure as a Fertilizer Source
This factsheet explains the three factors of proper swine manure management: the nutrient content of …