Cost-share is also available for Water Well Decommissioning projects (WDP) to safely decommission inactive water wells and help reduce the potential for groundwater pollution.
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Nutrient Management Planning (NMP) can be completed to encourage farm operators to utilize soil testing to increase efficiency of fertilizer use and reduce nutrient transport to water bodies.
Special projects have the potential to be completed that address unique resource concerns to provide for piloting new practices not on the state-wide docket or target specific practices or initiatives that are local priorities.
Practice List
S.T.A.R.
"STAR is an exciting initiative developed by farmers and soil and water conservation professionals that offers farm operators and landowners a simple, free, and confidential tool to evaluate their conservation land management practices. The goal of STAR is to encourage the continued adoption of conservation practices, and recognize farmers for their commitment to sustainability. From improved nutrient management to cover crops to edge of field water treatment and even crop rotation or inclusion of livestock, a suite of practices can result in a rating of between one and five STARs!"
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