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- Back in the 1880s, agricultural researchers at land-grant colleges complained about the great numbers of individual letters they were answering about their research. Then, in 1914 Congress addressed the need to distribute research results with the passage of the Smith-Lever Act creating the Cooperative Extension Service and its system of informal education. Read more...
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What does the term "Impaired Waters" mean?
The term "Impaired Waters" refers to waters that do not meet standards for their designated use (fishing, swimming, etc.). Drinking water must be in better condition (cleaner) than water used for swimming and fishing. However, water used for swimming and fishing must be clean enough to protect the health of people and fish. The Federal Government has set water quality standards for the different types of water use. These standards identify pollution, dissolved oxygen, pH and other water quality measures for each use. Nearly 40% of our waters nationwide do not meet designated standards.
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