2023| Conservation Drainage in Illinois
Conservation drainage practices have been a critical component of statewide efforts in Illinois.
Read More2023| Devils Creek Watershed
A stark difference between the upper and lower part of the watershed forces this group to think outside the box and pursue two major approaches.
Read More2023| Huzzah/Shoal Creeks Woodlands for Wildlife
Using conservation marketing, an innovative approach being used in this geography, to engage landowners willing to adopt agricultural BMPs (Best Management Practices).
Read More2023| Boone River Watershed
Leveraging state water quality initiative funds to increase Boone River Watershed oxbow restorations for Topeka Shiner and water quality.
Read More2022 | Boone River Watershed
Farmers, Boone River Watershed Partnership, The Nature Conservancy, Iowa Rivers Revival, Iowa Soybean Association and Wright SWCD are restoring oxbows to create Topeka shiner spawning habitat in Boone River watershed.
Read More2011 | Boone River Watershed
Farmers, Iowa DNR, The Nature Conservancy, Iowa Soybean Association and county SWCDs are restoring stream oxbows to reduce nutrient runoff and create habitat for the endangered Topeka shiner minnow.
Read More2012 | Seven-Mile Creek Watershed
Farmers, Nicollet Soil & Water Conservation District, NRCS, Great River Greening and Minnesota DNR are installing sediment control structures and other practices to reduce ravine erosion, sedimentation and nutrient loss.
Read More2013 | Boone River Watershed
Farmers, Iowa DNR, The Nature Conservancy, Iowa Soybean Association and county SWCDs are restoring stream oxbows to reduce nutrient runoff and create habitat for the endangered Topeka shiner minnow.
Read More2014 | Big Muddy Wetlands
Landowners and US Forest Service are enhancing wetlands in swale and ridge topography and increasing water holding capability in an oxbow lake/button bush marsh along Big Muddy River.
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