Grand Lake St. Marys is the only designated "distressed watershed" in the state and the only support for these impaired watersheds is more funding to farmers who are the polluters. When will the time come when the State of Ohio will penalize the polluters rather than reward them with more money which does little to stop the pollution.
GLSM is the third most polluted lake in the country and the Ohio River is the most polluted body of water in the U.S. The entire state is becoming a cesspool.
Now I've learned that the liquid chemical the state is using to prevent roads from icing is radioactive fracking residue.
As guess the next thing to expect is Ohio's children will start to being born deformed and or having brain damage. Thanks to the DeWine administration nothing is going to change. See the article below.
IMPAIRED WATERSHEDS
Water quality program for Ohio watersheds applications from farmers, forest owners due by March 15
PUBLISHED ON FEBRUARY 15, 2019, Ohio Ag Clips
Map of the three Ohio watersheds selected to participate in the National Water Quality Initiative. (NRCS Image)COLUMBUS, Ohio — For the eighth consecutive year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will offer an opportunity for agricultural producers in three Ohio watersheds to apply for assistance to install conservation practices that protect water quality through the National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI).
NRCS conservation professionals will provide one-on-one personalized advice to help farmers determine which conservation actions will provide the best results to address a broad range of natural resource concerns, including water quality. To help install these conservation practices, NRCS will provide financial assistance to approved applicants through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
Conservation actions include practices that promote soil health, reduce erosion, and lessen nutrient runoff, such as cover crops, reduced tillage, and nutrient management; waste management systems that treat agricultural waste and livestock manure; and wetland restoration that increases wildlife habitat, mitigates flooding, and improves water quality. These practices not only benefit natural resources, but enhance agricultural productivity and profitability by improving soil health and optimizing the use of agricultural inputs.
“Watershed studies have shown that targeting conservation on vulnerable acres leads to greater water quality improvements,” said Terry Cosby, NRCS state conservationist in Ohio. “This latest investment focuses on small watersheds where we have opportunities to work with partners and farmers to accelerate conservation efforts and deliver real results for communities downstream.”
NRCS works closely with conservation partners and State water quality agencies to select watersheds where on-farm conservation can deliver the greatest benefits for clean water. Ohio has selected the following three watersheds where on-farm conservation investments have the best chance to address resource concerns and improve water quality:
• Brandywine Creek-Broken Sword Creek Watershed (Crawford County)
• Fivemile Creek-East Fork Little Miami River Watershed (Clermont and Brown Counties)
• East Branch South Fork Sugar Creek Watershed (Tuscarawas and Holmes Counties)
NRCS accepts applications for financial assistance on a continuous basis throughout the year. The NWQI application deadline is March 15, 2019.
To learn more about the NWQI or other technical and financial assistance available through NRCS conservation programs, visit Get Started with NRCS or visit your local USDA Service Center.
GLSM is the third most polluted lake in the country and the Ohio River is the most polluted body of water in the U.S. The entire state is becoming a cesspool.
Now I've learned that the liquid chemical the state is using to prevent roads from icing is radioactive fracking residue.
As guess the next thing to expect is Ohio's children will start to being born deformed and or having brain damage. Thanks to the DeWine administration nothing is going to change. See the article below.
IMPAIRED WATERSHEDS
Water quality program for Ohio watersheds applications from farmers, forest owners due by March 15
PUBLISHED ON FEBRUARY 15, 2019, Ohio Ag Clips
Map of the three Ohio watersheds selected to participate in the National Water Quality Initiative. (NRCS Image)COLUMBUS, Ohio — For the eighth consecutive year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will offer an opportunity for agricultural producers in three Ohio watersheds to apply for assistance to install conservation practices that protect water quality through the National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI).
NRCS conservation professionals will provide one-on-one personalized advice to help farmers determine which conservation actions will provide the best results to address a broad range of natural resource concerns, including water quality. To help install these conservation practices, NRCS will provide financial assistance to approved applicants through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
Conservation actions include practices that promote soil health, reduce erosion, and lessen nutrient runoff, such as cover crops, reduced tillage, and nutrient management; waste management systems that treat agricultural waste and livestock manure; and wetland restoration that increases wildlife habitat, mitigates flooding, and improves water quality. These practices not only benefit natural resources, but enhance agricultural productivity and profitability by improving soil health and optimizing the use of agricultural inputs.
“Watershed studies have shown that targeting conservation on vulnerable acres leads to greater water quality improvements,” said Terry Cosby, NRCS state conservationist in Ohio. “This latest investment focuses on small watersheds where we have opportunities to work with partners and farmers to accelerate conservation efforts and deliver real results for communities downstream.”
NRCS works closely with conservation partners and State water quality agencies to select watersheds where on-farm conservation can deliver the greatest benefits for clean water. Ohio has selected the following three watersheds where on-farm conservation investments have the best chance to address resource concerns and improve water quality:
• Brandywine Creek-Broken Sword Creek Watershed (Crawford County)
• Fivemile Creek-East Fork Little Miami River Watershed (Clermont and Brown Counties)
• East Branch South Fork Sugar Creek Watershed (Tuscarawas and Holmes Counties)
NRCS accepts applications for financial assistance on a continuous basis throughout the year. The NWQI application deadline is March 15, 2019.
To learn more about the NWQI or other technical and financial assistance available through NRCS conservation programs, visit Get Started with NRCS or visit your local USDA Service Center.