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Low-Tech Process Based In-Stream Structures to Increase Climate Resiliency in the Great Plains

Agreement Number
NR22-13G019
Awardee Name
Juniper Environmental, LLC
Grant Type
Classic
Awardee State/Territory
Kansas
Involved States/territories
Kansas
Nebraska
Award Year
2021
Start Date
End Date
Award Amount
$834,623.00
Production/Use
Watershed/Riparian Zone
Resource Concern (Broad)
Water
Resource Concern (Specific)
Water Quality
Conservation Practice(s)
Channel Bed Stabilization
Restoration of Rare or Declining Natural Communities
Riparian Forest Buffer
Stream Habitat Improvement and Management
Streambank and Shoreline Protection
Wetland Restoration
Project Background
This study aims to evaluate the performance of Low Tech Process Based (LTPB)complexes in Great Plains prairie streams to promote them as viable practices in the region to improve climate resiliency by addressing the effects of extreme climate events related to water quality, depth to water table, riparian & pasture vegetation improvements, and wildlife habitat over the course of three growing seasons.
Project Scale
Regional
Awardee Technical Contact Name
Jason Sweet