Agreement Number
08-036-02
Awardee Name
University of Maryland Wye Research and Education Center, via NFWF
Grant Type
Classic
Project Title
Switchgrass Environmental Benefits
Awardee State/Territory
Maryland
Involved States/territories
Maryland
Award Year
2008
Start Date
End Date
Award Amount
$300,000.00
Resource Concern (Broad)
Habitat
Project Background
Establish 80-100 acres of switchgrass in riparian areas of the Chester River watershed. Project will evaluate biofuel production potential, changes in nitrogen inputs to shallow groundwater, changes in soil carbon storage, and impacts on bird Habitat.