Water Publications

Aquatic Plants
"Invasive Weed Identification Guide" Booklet. This guide can help you identify 9 invasive aquatic plants to watch out for in Central New York, as well how to distinguish them from their native look-a-likes. Download as a pdf, or request a hardcopy by calling
(315) 424-9485. FREE

"Water Chestnut Management Plan for Central New York"
Manuscript
Appendices

Aquatic Plant Management: How Do I Manage Milfoil?


Septic Systems
"A Homeowners' Guide to Septic Systems" EPA Booklet.
"Household Chemicals and Your Septic System" Fact Sheet.


Drinking Water
"Private Drinking Water Source Chart"
"Drinking Water From Household Wells"
"Standard Water Test Descriptions"
"Instructions for Shock Chlorination"
"Additional Water Tests"
"The Water Treatment Fact Sheet Series" - fact sheets on various drinking water contaminants and treatment options.


Landscaping for Water Quality
"Landscaping for Water Quality" Booklet.
"Design and Planting Tips" Fact Sheet.
"What Plants Do I Choose?" Fact Sheet.
"An Introduction to Rain Gardens" Brochure.
"A Selection of Rain Garden Plants" Brochure.

** Visit the following websites for more information on gardening, tree care, soil testing, composting, and lawn care:

Cornell's Home Gardening Web Site
http://www.explore.cornell.edu/scene.cfm?scene=home%20gardening

Cornell Composting
http://cwmi.css.cornell.edu/smallscalecomposting.htm

Cornell Nutrient Analysis Laboratories (for Soil Testing)
http://www.css.cornell.edu/soiltest/soil_testing/products.asp


Erosion Control and Stormwater
"A Stormdrain Stenciling Resource Manual for Municipalities and Community Volunteers"
"10 Ways to Prevent & Reduce Erosion"
"Living on the Edge: Special Considerations for Shoreline Properties"
"Make Your Home the Solution to Stormwater Pollution."