Author: Brad Lee
Major Program: Urban Environments (water issues)
Approximately one million soil test results collected over a 25-year from the Commonwealth revealed that phosphorus levels in lawns and gardens are exceedingly high and levels have been increasing at an alarming rate, while phosphorus levels from agricultural fields are considerably lower and have decreased over time. This is of particular interest to the 105 EPA regulated Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) communities across the state. The results of this soil test phosphorus dat
Author: DJ Scully
The Campbell County Cooperative Extension Service hosted a cleanup site for the 2018 Ohio River Sweep on Saturday, June 16, 2018. The Ohio River Sweep is a riverbank cleanup that extends the entire length of the Ohio River and many of its tributaries. The Ohio River Sweep is an important regional event which addresses a global problem: plastics in oceans. This is the largest environmental event of its kind and encompasses six states. The Ohio River Sweep is coordinated by the Ohio River Valley W
Author: Jamie Dockery
Homeowners have few unbiased resources when looking for solutions to lawn and garden problems. Many automatically turn to applications of chemicals or fertilizers that may not be necessary for treatment or consult local businesses that are motivated to sell products. Excess products ultimately become groundwater contaminants contributing to pollution concerns. Greener gardening practices was identified as an area where Fayette County residents need education in a recent county assessment.The Fay
Author: Suzette Walling
Recent research shows that nutrient loads from urban areas meet or exceed the agricultural sector. Primary inputs to urban runoff include fertilizers, natural amendments, and lawn debris which contribute nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) to our stormwater systems. Educating homeowners on the relationship between over fertilization and improperly timed nutrient applications is imperative to improve water quality. The public education program "No P on My Lawn!" was developed to
The EPA considers some leftover household products that can catch fire, react, or explode under certain circumstances, or that are corrosive or toxic as household hazardous waste. Products, such as paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, and pesticides can contain hazardous ingredients and require special care when you dispose of them. According to the EPA, the average household generates more than 20 pounds of household hazardous waste per year. The EPA has delegated the oversight of haz
