Demonstrates six ways to improve your land and water: 1. “How to plug an abandoned well” (10:25). 2. “How to test for soil nitrates” (8:15). 3. “How to plant a tree” (9:45). 4. “How to plant a farmstead windbreak” (8:55). 5. “How to get grasses growing” (7:50). 6. “How to use filter strips” (4:55).  - VHS VIDEO  (52:00).

Explains how stormwater management has expanded to include water quality and flood control in addition to traditional drainage objectives. Provides examples of commonly used stormwater management facilities and pollution prevention practices. Designed for use at public meetings, boards of public works, plan commissions, land use committees, etc. **VHS version also available – #17950**. (1995) – DVD (9:00), PRINT MATERIALS.

Explains how stormwater management has expanded to include water quality and flood control in addition to traditional drainage objectives. Provides examples of commonly used stormwater management facilities and pollution prevention practices. Designed for use at public meetings, boards of public works, plan commissions, land use committees, etc. **DVD version also available – #19033**. (1995) -VHS VIDEO (9:00), PRINT MATERIALS.

Using several case studies of Wisconsin farms, shows how growing water quality concerns require many farmers to take a second look at traditional conservation practices with increased emphasis on efficient nutrient and pest management. Primarily intended for rural landowners and operators. (1990) – VHS VIDEO (19:00)  (It All Adds Up Series)

Focusing on Dane County, Wisconsin, demonstrates how communities and individuals can adopt practices that protect their local waters.  Residents need to limit salt use in the winter and use phosphorous-free fertilizers.  Others ideas include installing rain gardens or rain barrels with hoses or joining groups concerned with water quality.  In areas with high population density and multiple lakes and streams, pavement run-off heats the water and picks up heavy metal, phosphorous, bacteria and other toxins that pollute local water bodies. (2007) - DVD  (26:00)

Stresses the importance of planning for controlling soil erosion during construction. Shows how planning by municipalities, developers, and land owners can reduce erosion and protect water quality. Demonstrates several types of erosion control products.  (n.d.)  - VHS VIDEO  (25:00)

Covers barnyard runoff controls, manure storage structures and manure spreading plans. Emphasizes the effects of careless manure management on water quality and the economic benefits of improved manure management. Primarily intended for rural landowners and operators. **VHS format also available – #17003**.  (1990) – DVD (17:00)  (It All Adds Up Series)

Covers barnyard runoff controls, manure storage structures and manure spreading plans. Emphasizes the effects of careless manure management on water quality and the economic benefits of improved manure management. Primarily intended for rural landowners and operators. **DVD format also available – #17003**.  (1990) – VHS VIDEO (17:00).  (It All Adds Up Series)

Focuses on urban nonpoint source pollution problems and solutions, including those related to construction site erosion, runoff from paved areas, use of home and lawn chemicals and others. Illustrates community efforts and clean water benefits. Primarily intended for local officials, the construction industry and urban groups including homeowners. **VHS format also available – #17005**. (1990) – DVD (19:00) (It All Adds Up Series)

Focuses on urban nonpoint source pollution problems and solutions, including those related to construction site erosion, runoff from paved areas, use of home and lawn chemicals and others. Illustrates community efforts and clean water benefits. Primarily intended for local officials, the construction industry and urban groups including homeowners. **DVD format also available – #19039**. (1990) – VHS VIDEO (19:00)  (It All Adds Up Series)

An overview of the progress made on cleaning up the Great Lakes and the challenges ahead. Discusses the policy-making bodies who link the states and provinces in support of Great Lakes water quality.  (1996) - VHS VIDEO  (16:00)

Three part video with introduction (2:00) providing an introduction to the use and operation of groundwater flow models.  “Groundwater on the move” (9:58), focuses on the principles involved in groundwater flow.  In “Operation & Maintenance of the Groundwater Flow Model” (14:55), Jim Peterson discusses the use, maintenance and operation of a groundwater flow model.  The final segment (31:05) demonstrates how to build a groundwater flow model. (n.d.) – VHS VIDEO (28:00 – total), INSTRUCTION MANUAL (20p).

Intended to help the viewer decide how and why to properly abandon a well. Explains how to determine what kind of well you have, as well as different techniques and materials required to properly “abandon” a well. Goal is to enable you to make an informed decision about your well. (1992) - VHS VIDEO  (20:00)

A video series about nonpoint source water pollution.  Developed to support Priority Watershed Program education activities.  Examples of nonpoint source pollution and solutions are drawn from the Milwaukee River Basin and elsewhere in the State. SEE INDIVIDUAL TITLES FOR MORE COMPLETE INFORMATION. 

Conservation in the 90′s: Meeting  the Water Quality Challenge – #17002

From Barnyard to Field: Manure Management and Clean Water (DVD Format) – #19038

From Barnyard to Field: Manure Management and Clean Water (VHS Format) - #17003 

From Curb to Stream: Cleaning Up Our Urban Waters (DVD Format) -#19039

From Curb to Stream: Cleaning Up Our Urban Waters (VHS Format) -#17005

It All Adds Up: Taking Action for Cleaner Water - #17001 

Streamside Protection: Finishing the Job for Clean Water – #17004

Provides an overview of nonpoint source pollution – what it is, the problems it causes and how both urban and rural residents can contribute to its solution. (1990) – VHS VIDEO (22:00).   (It All Adds Up Series)

Describes the history of hydro-power, its economic and environmental impacts, and how people in Wisconsin are working together to reduce the environmental problems. Appropriate for local government officials, resource managers, reservoir property owners, and school groups. (1992) - VHS VIDEO  (20:00)

Introduction to the values of shoreland areas for lakeshore owners.  Visual images illustrate the importance of shorelands and the change that humans often bring to them.  Travel from wild lakes to urban shores to better understand how our choices affect the lakes around us.  **VHS FORMAT ALSO AVAILABLE – #18532**. (1998) – DVD (17:00), PROGRAM GUIDE

Introduction to the value of shoreland areas for lakeshore owners.  Visual images illustrate the importance of shorelands and the changes that humans often bring to them.  Travels from wild lakes to urban shores to better understand how our choices effect the lakes around us. **DVD FORMAT ALSO AVAILABLE – #19040**. (1998) – VHS VIDEO (17:00), PROGRAM GUIDE.

Introduces pond management techniques to individuals who own ponds or are interested in pond construction. Describes management of both cold and warmwater fish ponds. Identifies factors to be considered in building and managing a pond. **VHS format also available – #16924** (1990) – DVD (22:00), PROGRAM GUIDE.

Introduces pond management techniques to individuals who own ponds or are interested in pond construction. Describes management of both cold and warmwater fish ponds. Identifies factors to be considered in building and managing a pond. **DVD format also available – #19042** (1990) - VHS VIDEO (22:00), PROGRAM GUIDE.

Learn how wellhead protection can protect the groundwater supply for your community and future generations. Using the experiences of Wisconsin communities, describes wellhead protection planning, its benefits, and the resources available to help your community take action. (2000) – VHS VIDEO (16:12).

Designed for use by educators who conduct programs on the value of rain gardens and how to build them. Contains a CD with three PowerPoint presentations and a digital photo library of rain gardens, installation, figures and stormwater issues, along with other program materials.  (2004) - CD-ROM

Illustrates the importance of land use and land management along rivers and within their watershed.  By protecting natural vegetation along rivers and making wise land use decisions, we can ensure healthy rivers today and in the future. (2000) - VHS VIDEO  (22:00)

Explores the diverse activities along one of Wisconsin’s great natural resources. Portrays many aspects of the Wisconsin River, from its history, to its management for flood control and use by industries, to its use as a wildlife habitat and recreation area. **VHS format also available – #15777**. (1986) - DVD  (29:00)

Explores the diverse activities along one of Wisconsin’s great natural resources. Portrays many aspects of the Wisconsin River, from its history, to its management for flood control and use by industries, to its use as a wildlife habitat and recreation area. **DVD format also available – #19044**.  (1986) - VHS VIDEO (29:00)

Provides basic step-by-step instructions for restoring native vegetation along shoreland areas. (2001) - VHS VIDEO (16:00), INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE.

Focuses on measures recommended to protect water quality at a quarry site.  Covers stormwater, aggregate wash water, etc.  (1997) - VHS VIDEO  (5:00).

Illustrates the water quality, wildlife and aesthetic values of stream corridors. Includes case studies of rural landowners who have adopted streambank protection measures and the assistance they have received. Primarily intended for rural landowners and conservation/environmental groups. (1990) – VHS VIDEO (14:00).  (It All Adds Up Series).

Examines twelve estuaries along Wisconsin’s northern coastline on Lake Superior. An individual knowledgeable about each estuary offers their perspective on what makes that particular estuary both important and unique. **VHS format also available – #18745**. (2004) - DVD  (47:00).

Examines twelve estuaries along Wisconsin’s northern coastline on Lake Superior. An individual knowledgeable about each estuary offers their perspective on what makes that particular estuary both important and unique. **DVD format also available – #19047**. (2004) - VHS VIDEO (47 min.)

The story of the development of two neighboring lakes in northern Wisconsin. North Fish Lake is home to a small, traditional family resort, while the land around Mills Lake has been subdivided and is home to hundreds of people and several resorts and restaurants. Focuses on issues of land use and environmental planning facing recreational areas in northern Wisconsin. Emphasizes the need to determine a long-term vision of what we’d like the lakes to be. **VHS format also available – #17399**. (1992) – DVD (18:00).

The story of the development of two neighboring lakes in northern Wisconsin. North Fish Lake is home to a small, traditional family resort, while the land around Mills Lake has been subdivided and is home to hundreds of people and several resorts and restaurants. Focuses on issues of land use and environmental planning facing recreational areas in northern Wisconsin. Emphasizes the need to determine a long-term vision of what we’d like the lakes to be. **DVD format also available – #19048**.  (1992) - VHS Video  (18:00).

Focuses on aquatic invasive species (both plant and animal) that have moved into the lakes and streams of Northern Wisconsin.  Each invasive organism has a specific, destructive effect on the eco-system.  Concentrating on some of the most aggressive – Purple Loosestrife, Eurasian Water Milfoil, Zebra Mussels, Spiny Water Flea, Rusty Brown Crayfish and a variety of invasive fish species, explains how they have affected the waters of Northern Wisconsin and discusses what can be done to minimize their spread and infestation. (2005) - DVD  (18:00).

Describes sampling methods, taxonomy and life histories of most major groups of aquatic insects. Designed to help students understand aquatic ecosystems, and relationships with terrestial ecosystems. Teachers and environmental educators can use independently or to support various water curricular materials. (1996) – VHS VIDEO (19:00), PROGRAM GUIDE.

Describes different types of wetlands, and the wildlife and plants found in each in Wisconsin. Discusses water quality and flood control benefits of wetlands, along with land use activities that can either damage or protect wetlands. Viewers are invited to investigate wetlands and discover their wonder.  (1993) - VHS VIDEO  (12:00)

Shelley Ryan & her  guests focus on water management issues in your backyard.  They look at a way to create a flower bed in nine inches of gravel that requires no water; learn about Prickly Pear Cactus as well as other cacti; how to conserve water while keeping a lawn healthy and finally, ways to prevent storm water runoff in our own driveways with water permeable concrete. (2011) - DVD  (29:00).