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The Northfield Growers Story
Can a small group of gardeners in a cold climate provide fresh food for their community year-round? See our geothermal greenhouse case study.
The Bottom Line: Costs, Payback, and Incentives
Sticker shock got you down? Check out our practical guide to the costs, long-term savings, and financial incentives for geothermal greenhouse projects.
The High-Performance Envelope: Choosing Your Covering
Don't get lost in technical specs! For a greenhouse covering, only three things truly matter: light transmission, diffusion, and durability. Details here.
Designing the Greenhouse Structure
Don’t waste your geothermal system on a leaky greenhouse! Discover the essentials of foundation insulation and smart wall design to hold onto every bit of heat.
Energy Everywhere: Digging into Geo-Exchange
You don't need a volcano to use geothermal energy? Discover shallow geothermal, the "go-anywhere" tech that uses the dirt beneath your feet as a thermal battery
Going Deep: The Power of Hydrothermal Energy
Is it possible to generate electricity from water that isn't even boiling? Tackle binary cycle geothermal plants and other deep geothermal systems.
A Geothermal Primer: Understanding the Science
Think all geothermal energy comes from the Earth's core? Think again. This guide explains the science of geothermal and the surprising, critical role of the sun
Geothermal Greenhouses: Challenge or Opportunity?
Is your greenhouse really sustainable? Those tomatoes could be 6x worse than field-grown! See why geothermal greenhouses are both sustainable and affordable.
The Manager’s Playbook: The Payoff Season (Fall/Winter)
Your impoundment is full of birds. How do you keep them there? One mistake can empty your pond for the season. Get the expert's Fall/Winter management playbook.
The Manager’s Playbook: The Growing Season (Spring/Summer)
You've spent a fortune on your waterfowl impoundment. Don’t let it fail now! Here’s your Spring/Summer playbook for success in the all-important growing season.
The Case for a Lined Waterfowl Impoundment
Building a waterfowl impoundment? Don't bet on dirt. We’ll show you why a modern RPE liner is the only way to guarantee your investment will hold water.
Controlling Water in Waterfowl Impoundments
Building a world class waterfowl impoundment? High-performance water control structures don’t need to be high priced. Discover what defines the gold standard.
Blueprint for a Waterfowl Impoundment
Psst. Did you know ducks don’t like swimming pools? Learn why a 'messy' impoundment design with complex shapes and varied depths attracts and holds more birds.
Finding the Perfect Site for a Waterfowl Impoundment
So you’ve found the perfect spot for your hunting pond. Wait! Don't move a single scoop of dirt until you've answered these essential site-selection questions.
Designing for the Flyway
Is your pond the "ugly duckling" for fall migration? What makes those other ponds so much better, anyway? Learn secrets for an irresistible waterfowl habitat.
Building a Strategic Waterfowl Impoundment
Thinking of building a duck pond? You're aiming too low. Learn about the strategic intent needed to engineer a high-performance waterfowl impoundment.
Real-World Proof
Do liners really help prevent disease, water loss, and risk in fish hatcheries? Examine some real-world case studies and see proof they make a real difference.
A Liner’s Bottom Line: Calculating the True ROI
Don't let the price tag fool you. Our guide to ROI for fish hatcheries shows how a quality liner delivers stability and a powerful long-term financial payoff.
Getting It Right the First Time: Installation Quality Control
Don't let a bad installation ruin your hatchery! Our guide to QA/QC covers professional standards for seam testing and avoiding common points of failure.
The Chemistry of Control: Water Quality in a Lined Tank
Sudden pH crashes and ammonia toxicity can quickly wipe out your hatchery. Learn how to track alkalinity as an early warning system in lined tanks.
Biosecurity by Design
Pathogens are a constant threat for fish hatcheries. Is yours defensible? Learn how to design for biosecurity with smart layouts and liner-enabled sanitation.
Smart Engineering for Lined Systems
Does your hatchery design fight the environment? Learn how smart engineering for water flow in lined larval tanks promotes health and supports biosecurity.
A Pro’s Guide to Hatchery Liners
Think like an engineer, not a shopper! Our guide to fish hatchery liners covers key specs, from NSF/ANSI-61 safety to UV resistance and durability.
Mission-Driven Design: Engineering the Modern Hatchery
Don't let a standard fish hatchery hinder your mission! Learn how tailoring design and liner choice for conservation or maximum profit is the key to performance