Workgroup: Agriculture
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Voting Open until January 24 for 2025 River of the Year!
Link: https://pawatersheds.org/voting-to-begin-for-pennsylvanias-2025-river-of-the-year/ Workgroup: Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater, Watershed Land Collaborative
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Virtual Live Webinar: Livestock Drinking Water Quality
Water is the most essential nutrient for livestock, directly influencing their health and performance. Ensuring high-quality drinking water requires regular testing to identify potential contaminants. This webinar will explore the critical role of water quality in livestock management, highlighting common water contaminants, effective testing methods, and interpreting test results to safeguard animal well-being and optimize…
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Pennsylvania Invests $10.2 Million to Ensure 31 Farms in 13 Counties Stay Farms Forever, Bringing 2024 Total 167 New Farms and 13,847 Prime Acres Preserved
Link: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/pda/newsroom/pa-invests–10-2-million-to-ensure-31-farms-in-13-counties-stay-.html Workgroup: Agriculture
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DRBC Calls Drought Hearing for the Delaware River Basin: Urges Efficient Water Use and Public Cooperation With State-Issued Alerts
Link: https://www.nj.gov/drbc/home/newsroom/news/approved/20241106_SpecialPublicHearing_Drought.html Workgroup: Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection
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DRBC Executive Director Honored, Basin Partnerships Celebrated at Recent Events
Link: https://www.nj.gov/drbc/home/newsbytes/approved/20240920_celebratingpartners.html Workgroup: Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection
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Aqua Pennsylvania Aids Schuylkill River Restoration Fund with Grants To Tackle Pollution, Enhance Water Quality
Link: https://delco.today/2024/09/aqua-pennsylvania-schuylkill-river-restoration/?cat=utilities&ap=ap-post Workgroup: Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection
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Climate Fixers: Slowing down fashion with a century-old tradition in Collegeville, PA
Link: https://whyy.org/articles/climate-fixers-collegeville-pennsylvania-sheep-farm-montgomery-county/ Workgroup: Agriculture
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Climate Fixers: Native plants, no mow and DIY fertilizer in Roxborough
Link: https://whyy.org/articles/climate-fixers-native-plants-fertilizer-roxborough/ Workgroup: Agriculture, Stormwater
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Pennsylvania Continues National Ag Conservation Leadership, Investing $9.9 Million to Protect 30 Farms in 14 Counties from Future Development
Link: https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/pda/newsroom/pa-continues-national-ag-conservation-leadership–invests–9-9-m.html Workgroup: Agriculture, Watershed Land Protection
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For climate-fighting farms, squeeze in some trees: study
Link: https://www.conservation.org/blog/for-climate-fighting-farms-squeeze-in-some-trees-study Workgroup: Agriculture
Cover photo credit: Ed Bacon