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Two canoes are paddled down a small, forested stream.
June 13, 2025 - Filed Under: Healthy Soils and Water, Healthy Water Practices, Pond and Lake Water Quality, Water
Mark Hill
Mark Hill

STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Mississippi’s lakes, rivers and streams are some of the best places to cool off, relax and connect with nature. As the days get warmer and more people head to the water, it’s worth remembering that even fun outdoor activities can affect water quality.

Yellow buttercup weeds.
January 26, 2024 - Filed Under: Weed Control for Forages, Weed Control

Whether you have a large lawn, field, or pasture, you’ve probably had to deal with pesky weeds. 

Man showing fish to group
November 22, 2022 - Filed Under: Fisheries, Fish Management

BILOXI, Miss. -- The Southeast has some of the most commercially and recreationally valuable fisheries in the United States. However, anglers’ observations of fish populations don’t always match the results of official stock assessments for important reef fishes.

Creek with trees on the left providing shade and a steep bank on the right.
August 17, 2022 - Filed Under: Healthy Soils and Water, Natural Resources, Pond and Lake Management, Pond and Lake Water Quality, Pond and Lake Topics, Pond and Lake Management Resources

STARKVILLE, Miss. -- The presence of a water source on private land can make a property much more desirable for several reasons. Whether it’s a lake, pond, stream or river, a water source provides opportunities for recreation, development, agricultural production, and wildlife and fisheries habitat.

A key aspect of maintaining the value of the water resource is ensuring that it is protected and used wisely.