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Since its inception in 2004, CIG has funded hundreds of projects, boosting natural resource conservation while helping producers improve the health of their operations for the future. Use this tool to search for CIG projects based on any of the criteria listed below.

CIG projects from 2004-2009 may be missing information in the following categories: Resource Concern (specific), Conservation Practice, Production/Use.

Showing 1371 - 1380 of 1764 projects

Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory     |     CO     |     2008
Demonstrate using fire as a tool to manage grazing and forestlands. In accomplishing this they want to create a local fire cooperative, consisting of landowners, organizations, state, federal and private partners. This trained group will take the lead in this area for all prescribed burns.
ROOTS & SHOOTS GARDEN CENTER     |     RI     |     2008
The purpose of this award is for the grantee to build an energy-efficient greenhouse heating system by using solar energy, thereby reducing dependency on oil and gas. The ground-mounted solar panels and a two-zone radiant heat system will provide root zone heating to benefit plant growth and health, resulting in greater productivity. The project will examine the energy savings realized as well as documenting plant growth with root zone heating compared to standard greenhouse heating systems.
Rutgers University     |     NJ     |     2008
Develop procedures and guidelines for conducting energy audits in intensive agricultural operations such as greenhouses
San Luis Valley RC & D     |     CO     |     2008
The objective of this project is to improve water and energy conservation. It will convert 5.8 miles of lateral ditches to pipeline and control and monitor flows through the new pipeline exclusively with solar-powered equipment. All gates and turn outs will be fully automated using the radio telemetry, which will be solar powered. It is the first in the Western Slopes of Colorado.
SEAPOWET SHELLFISH, LLC     |     RI     |     2008
The purpose of this award is for the grantee to investigate and broadcast specific shellfish growing techniques for Bay Scallops. The project will demonstrate techniques that have been successfully used elsewhere to grow Bay Scallop seed to independent viability or near-maturity, for the purposes of statewide farm harvests and/or restoration throughout Narragansett Bay in conjunction with on-going Eel Grass restoration.
Sodco, Inc     |     RI     |     2008
The purpose of this award is for the grantee to utilize Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to reduce the average inputs of fertilizer, pesticides, and fuel. The grantee will install a series of GPS systems inside three of SODCO's tractors to be used for accurate application of fertilizer, pesticide, and precision mowing. This will reduce overall fuel usage and increase efficiency related to fertilizer and pesticide application. It will also reduce the possibility of nutrient or pesticide leaching from over application in overlapped areas. GPS guidance technology will be used as a way to reduce costs while concurrently reducing the carbon footprint. .
Sodco, Inc     |     RI     |     2008
The purpose of this award is for the grantee to install a permanent combination of several different sizes of Solatubes to enhance their operation's electrical efficiency. With the Solatube Daylighting System operating during daylight hours, electric lights are off thereby eliminating energy consumption for lighting. The Solatube Daylighting System has insignificant heat gain, so air conditioning or heating are not affected. By utilizing technological advances to improve efficiency, the grantee will reduce costs, conserve limited natural resources, and reduce their carbon footprint.
Southeast Colorado RC&D     |     CO     |     2008
The project established a small-scale biodiesel and meal production facility in rural Eastern Colo. With limited irrigation water, area needing to find crops and opportunities to increase/ maintain revenues. Although concept is not new, the area's need and idea is new to this area.
Southeast Colorado RC&D     |     CO     |     2008
This project will promote the use and viability of using The project established Small Wind Power Plants in the Northeast Prowers Conservation District. Although not new technology, it's acceptance as an alternative power source is not widely accepted. Project will include workshops and micrositing and analysis of producer sites.
Swan Ecosystem Center     |     MT     |     2008
Purpose of this grant is to help new residents in Swan Valley, Montana care for their private forestlands, protecting ecological integrity and wildlife habitat, and maintaining productive "working" forests, in the face of increasing development.