Project Search
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.
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The Regents of the University of California - Mitchell (Soil Health)
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CA
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2015
Throughout the proposed 2-year establishment phase of this program, we will create 6 regional hubs that will evaluate impacts of conservation practices on soil health within regional contexts, host workshops, demonstrations, and information exchange activities related to soil health, provide opportunities for hands-on learning, one-on-one farmer-to-farmer communication and mentoring, and create an expanded network of regional farm trials that will compare a farmer's normal practices with an alternative soil health mgmt practice.
University of Idaho
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ID
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2015
The following three objectives will evaluate the effects of incorporating a cover crop mix into a cereal-based dryland cropping system by: 1) determining the establishment and growth of cover crops, 2) measuring soil water dynamics (i.e., infiltration rates and soil water use) as affected by cover crop integration in comparison to standard grower practices, 3) monitoring soil health (i.e., soil physical, chemical, and biological properties and organism diversity) as affected by cover crop integration over time.
Xerces Society
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NH
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2015
Work with organic growers to install pollinator and beneficial insect strips.
The South Carolina Coastal Conservation League
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SC
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2014
Development and Implementation of a Plan to Manage South Carolina's Water Resources.
UNH Cooperative Extension
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NH
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2014
Demonstrate and quantify energy savings by installing under bench heating to deliver heat stored using heat pump technology.
University of Connecticut
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CT
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2014
This project is will demonstrate two important components in adaptive nutrient management process: evaluation of nitrogen (N) use efficiency under various N management practices, and extension education for continuous improvement of N management practices for corn. Demonstrate and quantify the optimal combinations of nutrient source, application rate, placement, and application timing (4 Rs), as measured by impact on nutrient use efficiency and yield for one or more of the following: corn, vegetables, and hay/pasture. Demonstrations are encouraged that show how these optimal combinations change for one or more of the following comparisons: irrigated vs. non-irrigated management, tillage vs. reduced tillage systems, manure-amended vs. non manure-amended systems, and/or organic vs. conventional production systems.
University of Connecticut
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CT
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2014
Within the State of Connecticut forest and wildlife habitat conservation assistance is available to landowners through a variety of programs offered by state agencies, non-profit organizations, and institutions of higher learning. Even though there is no shortage of information, the message is not being heard and translated to on-the-ground conservation projects for species of greatest concern, like the American woodcock or box turtle. How this information is delivered, presented, and understood might be part of the reason more information translating to action is not observed. Current web sites about assistance programs are information-laden, complicated, and difficult to navigate. The overwhelming amount of information could lead to frustration and confusion perhaps overriding a landowner's intentions of moving forward with a conservation project. Methods and deliverables: Providing clear and concise information tailored to landowner needs and delivered in ways landowners find useful is critical to forest health and biodiversity since 60% of the Connecticut forest is owned by private landowners. Therefore, our idea proposes to create a landowner information hub on the UConn Forestry Web page designed in a clear, concise, easy to use, and colorful format for the most current information on conservation programs, landowner assistance, and conservation practices.
University of Maine
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ME
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2014
How to develop pollinator habitat.
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
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MA
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2014
The purpose of the project is to demonstrate and compare the effectiveness of various soil moisture sensing technologies in cranberry irrigation scheduling and to educate MA craberry growers about the use of sensors.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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NE
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2014
This project will demonstate and verify soil health, soil moisture and economic impacts of incorporating and/or grazing of cover crops into cropping systems in Nebraska.