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Using Forested Riparian Buffers and Reclamation Practices to Maintain High Water Quality Near Feedlots

Awardee Name
South Dakota Department of Agriculture
Grant Type
State
Project Title
Using Forested Riparian Buffers and Reclamation Practices to Maintain High Water Quality Near Feedlots
Awardee State/Territory
South Dakota
Involved States/territories
South Dakota
Award Year
2006
End Date
Award Amount
$57,567.00
Project Background
Reclaim abandoned feedlots by removing nutrient-laden soils and creating vegetative growth where the previous feedlot had been and to establish forested riparian buffers adjacent to and downslope from the feedlots, some of these buffers will be used in conjunction with existing vegetative treatment areas.
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
No