Provide outreach and technical assistance to develop whole farm plans and implement best management practices. Project will implement whole farm conservation on a minimum of eight farms, provide technical assistance on all buffers installed, and promote the adoption of soil health and stream health measures through farmer-to-farmer trainings. Project will additionally engage the new poultry facilities in the area, providing an opportunity to implement conservation on existing operations.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Delaware River Restoration Fund
Project Title: Outreach and Installation of Agricultural Best Management Practices in the Middle Schuylkill (PA)
Organization:
Stroud Water Research Center, INC
Project ID:
0403.18.061072
Description:
Award Amount:
$249617.08
Location:
Northkill Creek, Licking Creek, UNT Spring Creek, South Mill Creek, Manor, Furnace and Hosensack Creek watersheds.