Awardee Name
Summer Technologies
Grant Type
State
Project Title
Integrate elements of NRCS practice standards, assessment tools, planning criteria into PastureMap software application
Awardee State/Territory
California
Involved States/territories
California
Award Year
2015
End Date
Award Amount
$75,000.00
Project Background
Demonstrate the transferability and practicality of infrared technology, aerial imagery or other innovative peer reviewed technologies currently available that provides real time data for use toward planning conservation practices that will reduce emissions. Evaluate and document rangeland conservation practices to reduce greenhouse gasses (GHGs). Develop, demonstrate and evaluate rangeland conservation practices and livestock management prescriptions that improve water quality and increase effective water retention and storage on rangelands. Demonstrate and quantify the impacts of grazing as a sage-grouse habitat management tool in meadows and sage-brush communities
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
No