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.
Showing 611 - 620 of 1802 projects
Wetland Dynamics, LLC
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CO
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2014
Traditional bird or amphibian surveys typically require one or more observers in the field to document birds by sight or vocalization. A number of factors associated with different methods can result in negative impact to a species and poor monitoring results. With acoustic monitoring a species can be monitored for days or weeks with disturbance limited to brief visits to the site to set up and retrieve the recordings. The data are collected at all sites in the same way removing all observer bias or influences of inclement weather. The potential bias associated with data analysis is eliminated because recordings are scanned on a computer with the same recognizer. This technology has proven to be extremely effective for determination of presence or absence of specific wildlife species (bats and marine mammals) without the intrusion or influence of humans in the area. This project will utilize the technology of acoustic monitoring by developing, testing and refining recognizers to improve monitoring of threatened and endangered species in the San Luis Valley. Acoustic monitors will be deployed to detect breeding populations, focus Habitat improvement measures and measure success of treatments by the presence or absence of these species in locations that have baseline conditions documented through matching funds.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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VA
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2014
Modern agricultural practices, such as monoculture cropping systems and mechanized tillage, have resulted in widespread soil degradation, erosion and biodiversity loss. The resultant degraded, "unhealthy" soils require increased inputs such as fertilizers and irrigation in order to maintain productivity. In recent years, however, proactive agricultural producers, extension agents and agencies have worked together to develop management methods such as cover cropping and conservation tillage that restore, maintain or improve the health of agricultural soils, thus reducing production inputs and improving soil properties. The overall objective is to increase the acreage of land that is being managed with conservation tillage including no-till and multi-species high-residue Cover Crops, by demonstrating and quantifying the physical, chemical and biological properties of soils managed under conventional tillage, conservation tillage and conservation tillage with high-residue multispecies Cover Crops. This project will incorporate several innovative strategies to increase the awareness and practice of soil health management tactics, building on a legacy of interrelated investigation, outreach and extension.
Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA)
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MD
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2014
This grant is to adaptive management to mitigate phosphorus in dairy manure throughout the state of Maryland, by providing outreach, technical, and financial assistance to producers.
New Knowledge Organization, Inc.
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CA
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2014
Title: Demonstration of the use of UAVs to survey and map active nest-sites to allow for the implementation of forest conservation practices during migratory bird breeding season and training of appropriate growers, land managers, and conservationists in their use for this purpose
Description: The use of UAV technology is growing rapidly in both the agricultural and ecological sectors, following the trend of GIS and satellite imagery and camera traps. The potential for UAVs in both arenas is only beginning to be tapped, and it is a very exciting time in the field, with early utilization proving significant value. By taking the detection of the nests off the ground and into the skies, and switching detection from the purely visual to the twin channels of visual and vegetation-penetrating infrared, this approach offers many advantages. Using aerial platforms, we eliminate the ground-based biases against heavy brush, inaccessible areas, and steep slopes. Aerial vehicles can also better adhere to sampling lines than a human observer can when traipsing through brush. In addition, the aerial platform surveys are non-intrusive, and does not disturb habitat. The utilization of infrared sensors will greatly improve the accuracy and precision of nest detection via heat signatures.
Lastly, UAV-based surveys will be faster than human based surveys, which will allow not only for quicker and cheaper surveys, but also for repeated survey’s over site during the restoration project, to ensure that nesting birds are not disturbed over the course of the project.
Description: The use of UAV technology is growing rapidly in both the agricultural and ecological sectors, following the trend of GIS and satellite imagery and camera traps. The potential for UAVs in both arenas is only beginning to be tapped, and it is a very exciting time in the field, with early utilization proving significant value. By taking the detection of the nests off the ground and into the skies, and switching detection from the purely visual to the twin channels of visual and vegetation-penetrating infrared, this approach offers many advantages. Using aerial platforms, we eliminate the ground-based biases against heavy brush, inaccessible areas, and steep slopes. Aerial vehicles can also better adhere to sampling lines than a human observer can when traipsing through brush. In addition, the aerial platform surveys are non-intrusive, and does not disturb habitat. The utilization of infrared sensors will greatly improve the accuracy and precision of nest detection via heat signatures.
Lastly, UAV-based surveys will be faster than human based surveys, which will allow not only for quicker and cheaper surveys, but also for repeated survey’s over site during the restoration project, to ensure that nesting birds are not disturbed over the course of the project.
Keith Morter Farms
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OR
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2014
The project will be utilizing precision agricultural techniques in arid climate regimes and developing prescriptions to apply the correct amount of fertilizer based on rainfall and stored soil moisture.
Horry County Soil and Water Conservation District (Grant)
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SC
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2014
Demonstration of Soil Health With the Use of Cover Crops in the Pee Dee Area to Encourage the Adoption of Cover Crops in Extremely Dry Tillage Areas
Hood River County
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OR
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2014
The immediate and long-term purpose of this project is to improve air quality through the reduction of smoke emissions from burning agricultural waste wood in Hood River County. The long-term goal is to develop a knowledge base that the County and fruit growers can use to evaluate and develop programs that reduce or eliminate pile burning from all sources at a countywide scale. The air curtain burner project will provide data on the quantity of waste wood burned annually, the timing of burning for different types of material (green, diseased, small diameter, large diameter), and the feasibility of a larger equipment sharing or waste collection program.
H&R Engineering LLC
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OR
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2014
The project will consist of developing a HTML based computer program called Online Decision making And Record Keeping (ODARK) that will promote record keeping for nutrient management and be accessed on the internet.
Gettysburg College
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PA
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2014
Demonstrate the installation of a high tunnel and provide training on it's use to socially disadvantaged farmers.
EcoTrust
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OR
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2014
The project brings together a unique partnership of producers, technical experts, and buyers to develop a scalable and replicable forest carbon offset program for NIPF producers.