Sentences with phrase «also improves water quality»

Biochar also improves water quality and quantity by increasing soil retention of nutrients and agrochemicals for plant and crop utilization.
Such areas also improve water quality by retaining sediment and nutrients that would otherwise flow into streams and tributaries that lead to the bay.
«Natural and hybrid systems can also improve water quality, provide habitat for many important species, and mitigate carbon going into our atmosphere.»
Other techniques, such as planting cover crops and no - till soil management, can further increase CO2 uptake and reduce energy use.25, 26 Use of agricultural best management practices can also improve water quality by reducing the loss of sediments and nutrients from farm fields.
Shoemaker Green not only offers an open space of lawns, tree - lined walkways, and sitting areas but will also improve water quality and minimize runoff, reduce the effect of the urban heat island by greening large paved areas, restore biomass on site, increase local biodiversity, and improve the overall environment for the community.

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The NDP has also pledged to protect Canada's water resources by placing some restrictions on the export of bulk water, encouraging more efficient water consumption, and improving water quality through stronger regulations.
The Oakey project not only radically improves waste water quality but also generates biogas (methane) to replace fossil fuels and lessen environmental impacts.
It also encompasses social, economic and ecological considerations, such as infrastructure, storage, waste reduction and improving and preserving water quality — all of which are critical to achieving global food security.
One of the United State's newest dairy processing plants features advanced waste water treatment technology that not only radically improves biomass recovery and effluent quality, but also harnesses green energy from waste streams to drive -LSB-...]
One of the United State's newest dairy processing plants features advanced waste water treatment technology that not only radically improves biomass recovery and effluent quality, but also harnesses green energy from waste streams to drive production processes and reduce its carbon footprint.
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Speaking at an advocacy dialogue with traditional leaders in the region for the elimination of harmful social and cultural practices, Ms Amidu said research showed that quality education, improved sanitation, nutrition, maternal and child health, and access to water supply also recorded low rates.
Chris Meyer is Deputy County Executive of Rensselaer County: «These projects are instrumental to improving the water quality in the Hudson River, but also by providing capacity for our businesses looking to expand here or move here, and create the jobs and economic vitality that's crucial to all of our residents.»
Pasture - based cattle operations also decrease soil erosion and improve soil fertility and water quality by maintaining grasslands which protect soils from water and wind erosion.
Water quality can also be improved by adding a water feature, such as a fountain, waterfall or spiWater quality can also be improved by adding a water feature, such as a fountain, waterfall or spiwater feature, such as a fountain, waterfall or spitter.
North America's working forests offer wonderful places to recreate, while also providing habitat for wildlife, cleaning our air and water, sustaining our economies and helping to improve the quality of life of millions.
Senator Cantwell has also led efforts to improve water quality along the Pacific coast.
Since that time, The Climate Trust has retired over 1.5 million tons of offsets and committed over $ 17 million to projects that not only reduce GHG emissions, but also conserve habitats, create jobs, improve air quality, preserve biodiversity and benefit water quality.
It also helps protect and improve water quality, as well as the river's unique historic, cultural, scenic, ecological, and recreational values.
As Arrieff points out, living walls are not only beautiful and seasonal, but they also absorb and filter storm water, digest nasty particulates, improve outdoor and air quality, and regulate the building's temperature to lower heating and cooling bills.
Green roofs also help manage storm water runoff, enhance biodiversity, improve air quality, and beautify our cities.
Some fertilizers can also help eliminate weeds, and improve the overall quality of your lawn at the same time, so it requires less water or maintenance in the future.
«But we now know from extensive research is that trees are also the lungs of our city and do a lot to improve air and water quality and have other environmental benefits.
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