Extension
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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of people who increased knowledge of backyard streams, watersheds, stream ecology and best practices to improving water quality |
6309 |
Number of people who increased knowledge of water quality in urban areas |
4305 |
Number of people who implemented one or more best practices for improving soil quality /soil health |
5615 |
Number of people who implemented one or more best practices to increase soil organic matter |
2758 |
Number of people who implemented one or more best practices to improve soil structure for water infiltration and retention. |
2193 |
Number of people who implemented one or more best practices for improving water quality |
5445 |
Number of people who implemented one or more best practices to increase ground cover for soil protection. |
2335 |
Number of people who implemented one or more best practices for soil /water conservation |
3792 |
Number of people who implemented one or more best practices to protect stream banks, stream buffer zones, water quality protection, and/or manure management |
1839 |
Number of people who planted native plants in buffer zones |
712 |
Number of producers who developed or updated an Ag Water Quality Plan |
3120 |
Number of producers who developed or implemented nutrient management plan |
1004 |
Number of people who adjusted rate, timing, placement and/or sources to increase nutrient use efficiency |
1195 |
Number of landowners who adopted changes to improve the water quality of forested streams |
821 |
The EPA estimates that nutrient pollution is one of Americas most challenging environmental problems and leading the list of contaminants is phosphorus (P). Research has demonstrated that two of the major contributors of P to urban area stormwater are fertilizer and dog waste. A 25-year assessment of soil tests collected from Fayette County home lawns and gardens from 1990-2014 through the UK/Fayette County Cooperative Extension Service, revealed that 84% exceeded the high-risk level of 120 lb. ...
