The practice of using living organisms to measure the condition of the environment has been around for many years. The following guide is an introduction to freshwater biomonitoring aimed at students, hobby naturalists, anglers, or anyone interested in becoming involved in citizen monitoring...

This publication provides a comprehensive overview of onsite wastewater management, including soil and site selection; septic tank and drainfield construction, operation, and maintenance; wastewater treatment and disinfection systems; and reuse and conservation of wastewater.

This publication explains several key water quality parameters and gives guidelines for managing them for better pond health and productivity.