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Choosing Plants for your Pond
Just how many plants do I need? Maintaining around 60% plant coverage over and within your pond
Top Tips for Planting Water Gardens
Consider the whole year. Will the plants you’re choosing be able to last through cold winters?
Different Types of Pond Plants
These plants are also known as "edge" plants. These plants take advantage of the abundant moisture present
Tailings vs Interburden vs Overburden
While overburden represents the largest single stream of waste generated by most surface mining operations
Liner Selection for Overburden Containment
Containment of any material produced during mining begins with a geomembrane.
Why is Overburden Difficult to Contain?
While the term overburden may indicate a uniform composition and standard features, the actual material is anything but constant.
Overburden Removal Cost and How Containment Affects It
While the term overburden may refer to practically any amount of material lying over a valuable deposit
Risks of Mishandling Overburden Material
Mining is necessary to extract the essential ores, oil, and coal we rely on every day.
Potential Uses for Overburden
Many industries start out producing large volumes of what appears to be waste material
Careful Overburden Handling is Key to Oil Sands Success
With oil sand mining facilities producing some of the largest volumes of overburden today
How is Overburden Produced?
Overburden is a natural consequence of almost all mining procedures.
Oregon Backyard Ponds
There are many different types of ponds you can build in your backyard in Oregon.
Oregon Stormwater Pond
Oregon is known for its frequent rain, but the western part of the state is the region where torrential downpours can be a serious concern.
Oregon Pond Expenses and Permits
Pond installations cost between $1,200 and $9,000, but on average, ponds will cost around the $3,000 mark.
Oregon Pond Plants
Aquatic plants are used for aesthetic appeal–they stay afloat on ponds, adding beauty.
Oregon Agriculture Ponds
Oregon is a great place for owning big spaces of land, growing plants and crops, and having access to all types of water sources
Oregon Retention and Detention Ponds
Oregon’s need for water storage and good stormwater management is substantial.
Water Features for your Oregon Ponds
There are many amazing waterfalls in Oregon, which gives the perfect opportunity to add that aesthetic appeal to your property!
Oregon Ponds: Where to put my pond?
The state of Oregon is known for its beautiful natural landscape, abounding in countless waterfalls, mountains, lakes, and forests.
Top Questions About Fire Ponds and Firefighting
A fire pond serves as a crucial support in case of fires.
Protecting Homes in Oregon’s Wildland Urban Interface: Wildfire Mitigation Strategies
Wildfires significantly threaten communities in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI).
Balancing Water Scarcity and Firefighting in Oregon: The Critical Role of Fire Ponds
Wildfires are a growing threat, especially in Oregon, where climate change and plentiful vegetation
A Guide to Mastering Fire Pond Maintenance
A fire pond, also called a fire suppression pond, is a body of water strategically located and designed to provide a water source for firefighting efforts.
Building a Fire Pond, Step-by-Step
When it comes to protecting your property from the devastating effects of wildfire, having a reliable and effective fire suppression system