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Physical Address:
E. J. Iddings Agricultural Science Laboratory, Room 10
606 S Rayburn St

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS 2332
Moscow, ID 83844-2332

Phone: 208-885-7982

Fax: 208-885-9046

Email: calspubs@uidaho.edu

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Natural Resource Conservation

Trees for Southwestern Idaho Landscapes: Selection and Irrigation

To paraphrase a Chinese proverb, it's always a good time to plant a tree, but the dry southwestern Idaho climate might give you second thoughts. This bulletin will restore hope. Learn how to choose...

From Weeds to Flowers: Creating Sustainable Wildflower Meadows in Arid Climates

Wildflower meadows have the potential to benefit homeowners, public land managers, and commercial property caretakers in numerous ways. They can beautify landscapes, simplify maintenance,...

Grass Seeding Forest Roads, Skid Trails, and Landings in the Inland Northwest

Sediments are one of the main nonpoint sources of pollution for lakes, rivers, and streams in the Inland Northwest. This 8-page publication (including cover) shares strategies for protecting waters...

Soil and the Environment: A Land and Homesite Evaluation Handbook and Training Guide

$4.00 Land and homesite evaluation allows individuals to make wise soil and land management decisions as well as conserve Idaho's most valuable natural resource: soil. The official guide for...

Potato Irrigation Management

Efficient irrigation management can increase marketable yield while reducing production costs by conserving water, energy, and nitrogen fertilizer and while reducing potential groundwater...

Nitrate and Groundwater

The Quality Water for Idaho series discusses ways farmers and homeowners can ensure the present and future safety of ground and surface waters in Idaho. Authors: Robert L. Mahler, B.A. Lolley, and...

Idaho Forestry Best Management Practices Field Guide: Using BMPs to Protect Water Quality

$0.00 This practical guide will help forest landowners, managers, and operators apply Idaho's mandatory forestry BMPs. Contents include (1) the science related to forests, forest hydrology, aquatic...

Watering Home Lawns and Landscapes

Wise water use saves homeowners money, enhances property values, and supports a watershed. This publication details the liabilities of incorrect watering and the benefits of proper irrigation by...

IDAH2O Master Water Stewards Handbook

The official handbook for University of Idaho Extension's Master Water Stewards trained to conduct water quality monitoring in Idaho lakes and streams. The handbook explains the program and...

Exploring Organic Grain and Forage Production as a Profitable Enterprise for Palouse Farmers

Demand for organic grain has outpaced actual US grain production in recent years. Yet little is known about organic grain production in the Palouse, likely because it comprises a small portion of...

Native Plant Landscaping: Curb Appeal and Low Water Use

Many property owners don't fully realize that native plants are economical and effective solutions for use in landscape design, particularly since Idaho's climate is so weather-dependent. This...

Performance of Forage and Conservation Grasses in Northern Idaho

This publication summarizes the methods and results of two University of Idaho multi-year grass studies that aimed to evaluate the productivity of various perennial, cool-season grasses for...

Protecting Streams and Lakes in Idaho: A Landowner's Guide

$1.00 "Riparian" lands along the edges of lakes and rivers are home to many plants that, together, act as a buffer and first line of defense to protect local waterways and lakes. This...

Introduction to Clean Water Video Series

Want to learn about how you can protect clean water in our lakes, streams and aquifers? This University of Idaho Extension video introduces ways to protect clean water and includes information on...

Riparian Vegetated Buffers Protect Land and Streams

The best and cheapest way to protect your land from eroding away and protect clean water and fish habitat is to maintain streamside and lakeshore vegetation. This University of Idaho Extension...

Master Water Stewards Intro and Welcome Video

This short video welcomes and introduces participants to the IDAH2O Master Water Stewards online version of the classroom portion of the certification workshop. Author, producer: Jim Ekins 3:06

Wastewater Treatment Plants Removing Phosphorous

Small increases in phosphorous, a plant nutrient, can start big changes in aquatic nuisance plant life. This University of Idaho Extension video explains how phosphorous removal by wastewater...

Master Water Stewards Module 1: Introduction to IDAH2O Master Water Stewards

The first of seven educational learning modules for the IDAH2O Master Water Stewards citizen-science water-quality monitoring program covers an introduction to the program, the broader meaning of...

Master Water Stewards Module 2: Key Water-Quality Concepts in Idaho

The second of seven educational learning modules for the IDAH2O Master Water Stewards citizen-science water-quality monitoring program presents a broad, "30,000-foot" view of the key concepts...

Master Water Stewards Module 3: Getting Started as an IDAH2O Master Water Steward

The third of seven educational learning modules for the IDAH2O Master Water Stewards citizen- science water-quality monitoring program focuses on specific things any steward needs to know and do...

Master Water Stewards Module 4: Stream Habitat Assessments

The fourth of seven educational learning modules for the IDAH2O Master Water Stewards citizen-science water-quality monitoring program focuses on habitat assessment, which is conducted only once a...

Master Water Stewards Module 5: Physical and Chemical Stream Assessments

The fifth of seven educational learning modules for the IDAH2O Master Water Stewards citizen-science water-quality monitoring program includes the Physical Assessment: observations of a stream's...

Master Water Stewards Module 6: Stream Biology

In the sixth of seven educational learning modules for the IDAH2O Master Water Stewards citizen-science water-quality monitoring program, you'll complete a Stream Biological Assessment. Stream...

Master Water Stewards Module 7: Standing-Water Assessments, Aquatic Invasive Species

The seventh of seven educational learning modules for the IDAH2O Master Water Stewards citizen-science water-quality monitoring program discusses aquatic invasive species, like non-native algae,...

Urban Farming For Healthy Water

Community-based agriculture and home rain gardens can help protect water with soil conservation and wise water use. In this University of Idaho Extension video, the Gathering Garden stands as a...

Urban Forests and Protecting Lakes and Streams

Urban Forests have a large positive impact on stormwater pollution and volume. In this University of Idaho Extension video, we will explore how cities' street trees can absorb pollution and slow...

Urban Greenspaces for Clean Water

Stormwater runoff carries lots of pollution from parking lots and other impervious surfaces in urbanized areas. Greenspaces offer an opportunity to filter and treat stormwater through natural...

Bio-swales for Natural Stormwater Treatment

Stormwater runoff carries lots of pollution from roads, parking lots, and other impervious surfaces in urbanized areas. Bioinfiltration swales offer a natural stormwater treatment solution in many...

Highway Districts Protecting Clean Water

Stormwater runoff carries lots of pollution from roads, including tire wear dust, drips of oil and other fluids, and plastic trash that's tossed aside. But Idaho's Kootenai County regional highway...

Flex Cropping: Bill Jepson (Farmer to Farmer Case Study Series)

Bill Jepson farms in northeastern Oregon, in an area receiving 12 inches or less of annual precipitation. In this publication, Bill Jepson discusses his operation's strategy for flex cropping to...

Enhancing Crop Diversity: Steve and Becky Camp (Farmer to Farmer Case Study Series)

Steve and Becky Camp farm near LaCrosse, Washington, in an area receiving about 12-14 inches of annual precipitation. In this publication, the Camps discuss their strategy for diversifying and...

Planning and Implementing Cross-boundary, Landscape-scale Restoration and Wildfire Risk Reduction Projects

This guide describes the process the Klamath-Lake Forest Partnership (KLFHP) has used to plan and implement cross-boundary restoration projects to achieve improved forest health conditions on large...

Grazing management that achieves multiple-use goals, Russ Stingley (Rancher-to-Rancher Case Study series)

This publication is part of the Rancher-to-Rancher Case Study Series: Increasing resilience among ranchers in the Pacific Northwest. Authors: Tipton D. Hudson, Sonia A. Hall, J. Shannon Neibergs,...

The Care and Maintenance of Wood Shingle and Shake Roofs

Wood shingles and shakes can provide years of service if properly installed and maintained. Learn what kinds of wood make the best roofing material; how to protect against fungus, moss and lichen;...

Pollinators in Canola in the Inland Pacific Northwest

Pollinators play an important role in crop productivity. Unfortunately, myriad pressures are causing their populations to decline steeply. While a single approach to solving the pollinator crisis...

Biodiesel in the Pacific Northwest

With world demand for green energy sources growing exponentially, alternative fuel is definitely a market worth knowing more about. Biodiesel, an alternative fuel produced from fats like vegetable...

Contact

Physical Address:
E. J. Iddings Agricultural Science Laboratory, Room 10
606 S Rayburn St

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS 2332
Moscow, ID 83844-2332

Phone: 208-885-7982

Fax: 208-885-9046

Email: calspubs@uidaho.edu

Location