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Why be concerned? Too often, we think of ourselves as external to our environment. We ignore the many relationships among people, other living creatures and our surroundings. We ignore these relationships at our own risk. Solutions to environmental problems are far more effective when all life forms are considered part of the ecosystem.
Pesticides is an umbrella term that includes herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and rodenticides. Designed to kill pests, this big family of chemicals can be dangerous to human health and the environment, too. This publication includes information on how to handle and use pesticides. (PDF format only)
Nonpoint source water pollution is water pollution that does not come out of the end of a pipe. It occurs when rainfall or irrigation water runs over lands or through the ground, picks up pollutants and deposits them into bayous, rivers, lakes and coastal waters or introduces them into ground water. (PDF format only)
This publication includes information on littering and how it affects the environment, as well as what you can do to help prevent it. (PDF format only)
To understand the importance of water conservation, it helps to understand where water goes. This publication includes information on water consumption and ways you can reduce usage. (PDF format only)
This publication explains how, by following a few simple procedures, you can retain more rainwater on your property, replenish groundwater supplies, reduce your reliance on household chemicals and fertilizers, and generally improve water quality. (PDF format only)
This publication explains how to have and maintain a healthy garden, even on a slope. (PDF format only)
To help ensure you’ll have a healthy lawn, test your soil before seeding or applying fertilizers. Call your Cooperative Extension Service office for assistance. The results of the soil test will tell you how much fertilizer and lime your soil actually requires. This publication also includes additional corrective information to help avoid future problems. (PDF format only)
Composting organic waste is a practical and an environmentally sound alternative to landfill disposal. It is economical, odorless and biologically beneficial. This publication explains how a commitment to proper management of the compost bins is the key to successful composting. (PDF format only)
Nearly 24% of all homes in the United States are served by septic systems. You might wonder how environmentally acceptable septic systems really are. This publication includes information on how septic systems work and what you can do to maintain them. (PDF format only)
Some of the products found in American homes have chemical ingredients that are potentially harmful. This publication includes information on products which are potentially harmful to people and the environment and should be used with care. (PDF format only)
This publication explains how water from paved surfaces and rooftops can degrade nearby bayous. By using paving surfaces that allow rainwater to soak into the ground, you can reduce excessive rainwater runoff and help prevent erosion. (PDF format only)
