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Managing Fracking Waste
The rapid expansion of unconventional oil and gas extraction has been credited with achieving actual energy independence for the US
What is Flowback Water?
There are already well publicized concerns by citizens groups and environmentalists about chemicals in fracking fluid
The Frenzy Over Fracking Fluid
There are many detractors of hydraulic fracturing, just as there are many detractors for coal mining
Fracking the Well
Starting off, building a well for a shale deposit looks a lot like building a regular well.
Economics of Fracking in Oil & Gas Production
The supply of oil and natural gas embedded in the Earth is still very large, yet it is finite.
The Ecology of a Fish Stocking Pond
The intent of a stocking pond is to have an environment that is as conducive as possible for fish growth and survival
Ecosystem Importance in a Fish Stocking Pond
A balanced ecosystem is key to a thriving, long-lasting, fish stocking pond.
How Many Fish Should be Stocked in a Pond?
The number of fish depends on the size of the pond.
What Are the Most Common Pond Stocking Fish?
A great deal of study has gone into the recommendations for fish to stock in a private pond.
Pond Management Concerns
You may also want to introduce minnows and/or catfish to your pond.
Evaluating Your Fish Stocking Pond Habitat
The long-term success of a fish stocking pond depends on the relationships established between the fish and the pond habitat.
How to Create a Natural-looking Pond with a Liner
Not all lining material is created equal. Although pre-shaped rigid liners exist, they are not normally what you would choose for your fish stocking pond.
The Basics of Building a Fish Stocking Pond
A fish stocking pond can be as basic as a large metal drum filled with water and a few plants
So, You Want to Build Your Own Fish Stocking Pond
Fish stocking ponds planned for private land are routinely regulated by state and municipal authorities.
The Life Cycle of a Fish
Fish, as almost everyone knows, are almost always hatched from eggs that range from almost microscopic, about a millimeter in size
What You Should Understand about Fish Stocking
Stocking fish of the right size and species, at the best time of year, in ponds that have the most favorable conditions for their survival
Varied Reasons for Stocking Fish
Obviously, fish stocking is a tool for fisheries managements.
Fish Stocking Ponds: The How and Why
Fish stocking is an old practice, and it is used throughout the world in an effort to restore dwindling fish populations.
Fire Pond Maintenance
To keep your pond “fire retention ready” there are a few things you will need to do.
C’mon Baby, Light My Fire (Pond)
Once you’ve considered the risks and potential damage that can come from experiencing fire in a rural or remote area
What Can I Do About Potential Fires?
If you live in a rural area, the major factors that will affect your losses in a fire include distance from emergency services
Climate Change and Fire Risk
In the last twenty years, roughly 75% of the contiguous US has been in a drought at least 10% of the time.
This is a Humid Climate. We Don’t Get Big Fires.
For people in the relatively damp and humid eastern part of the US, it’s easy to assume that fires aren’t that big of an event
I’ve Never Had a Fire. Should I Worry?
Like so many natural disasters, it’s almost impossible to picture it happening to you.