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Miscellaneous Titles (Cont'd from page 1)- video (Grade 9 - adult)

DON'T TRASH GRASS - This program teaches you lawn mowing techniques which make your clippings easier to recycle; fertilizer selection and application which reduce water pollution; and watering methods which encourage deep root growth. (Produced by Connecticut DEP Recycling Program; TRT 12 min)

DRY HYDRANTS FOR RURAL CONNECTICUT  (Produced by King’s Mark Resource Conservation and Development, Wallingford, CT, TRT approx. 16 minutes)

EARTH TEAM ORIENTATION

EASTERN GAMAGRASS FROM PLANTING TO HARVEST - examines the technical aspects of this native perennial species.  Issues such as stand establishment, forage quality, nutrient management and harvesting information are covered.  (Produced by USDA-NRCS Mid-Atlantic Interdisciplinary Resource Team, TRT 18 minutes)

GOOD HORSEKEEPING - MANAGING MANURE TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT - features local citizens sharing their success stories about manure management in Connecticut and expressing their concerns for environmental protection through good horse keeping. (Produced by King’s Mark Resource Conservation and Development, Wallingford, CT; TRT 15:32)

HOME COMPOSTING:  TURNING YOUR SPOILS TO SOIL - Composting - the benefits, items to compost, factors influencing compost piles, and types of compost bins (Produced by National Association of Conservation Districts Auxiliary, TRT 17:35 min)

IDENTIFYING CONNECTICUT'S WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES - provides an introduction to the geologic conditions that led to the formation of many of Connecticut's freshwater wetlands, regulated wetland soils as designated in the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Act and common vegetative indicators of wetlands and watercourses. (Produced by Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection Inland Water Resources Division, TRT approx. 13 minutes)

LUCK ISN'T ENOUGH:  THE FIGHT FOR CLEAN WATER - Connecticut Cooperative Extension/Sea Grant video explaining what we can all do to fight nonpoint source pollution. (TRT approx. 12 minutes)

MEASURING AND MANAGING CROP RESIDUES

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