Awardee Name
Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District
Grant Type
State
Project Title
Establishment of Floating Island Wetlands for Nutrient Reduction in Three Yamhill Ponds with High Nutrient Content
Awardee State/Territory
Oregon
Involved States/territories
Oregon
Award Year
2009
End Date
Award Amount
$46,400.00
Production/Use
Farmland Agricultural
Wetlands
Resource Concern (Broad)
Water
Resource Concern (Specific)
Nutrients transported to surface water
Conservation Practice(s)
Wetland Enhancement
Project Background
This project aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of floating island wetlands on three ponds in Yamhill County, Oregon and evaluate the effectiveness at improving water quality and practical application of the technology to farmers.
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
No