Press release
Landowners and producers who operate farms in the Sycamore Creek and Brokensword Creek watersheds in Crawford County are eligible to receive incentive payments for a variety of conservation best management practices (BMP’s) for the 2017 crop year. Targeted practices include cover crops; drainage water management; tile blind inlets; per acre incentives to reduce phosphorous runoff risk from farm fields; and nutrient management (variable rate and in row application).
The objective of this grant is to reduce nutrient losses from cropland and raise awareness of some newer best management practices (BMP’s) that effectively reduce sediment and nutrient losses. The grant is designed to be simple, flexible, and practical for participants. Funds are being provided through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Applications are currently being accepted. All projects must be completed and bill submitted before November 8, 2017.
Interested individuals, or those wanting more detailed information are encouraged to contact the Crawford Soil and Water Conservation District office at 419-562-8280 extension #3 or visit online at www.crawfordswcd.org.