more... > W.A.Callegari Environmental Center > Water Quality > Water Quality [Image: Landfill] The environment is the world in which we live, both the living and the non-living. You Can Protect Our Waters [Image: You Can Protect Our Water] Why be concerned? Too often, we think of ourselves as external to our environment. We ignore the many relationships among people, other living creatures and our surroundings. We ignore these relationships at our own risk. Solutions to environmental problems are far more effective when all life forms are considered part of the ecosystem. Composting: A Disposal Method for Fish Waste [Image: Composting- A Disposal Method for Fish Waste] Composting fish waste is a relatively new, practical and an environmentally sound alternative to disposing of fish waste. It is economical, fairly odorless and a biologically beneficial practice for seafood operations. This publication explains that a commitment to proper management of the compost bins is the key to successful composting. Louisiana's Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Facts [Image: Louisiana's Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Facts] A TMDL is a pollution budget for a specific waterbody (river, lake, stream, etc.). It is the maximum amount of a pollutant that can be released into a waterbody without causing the waterbody to become impaired and/or violate state water quality standards. Information on point and nonpoint sources and the history of TMDLs is included.