Water and Soil Quality and Conservation Major Program
Total Hours
Contributed.
Contacts
with Local Stakeholders.
Hours
of Multistate Efforts.
Total Number
of Volunteers Engaged.
Program Indicators
Number of people who implemented one or more best practices for improving soil quality /soil health |
1636 |
Number of people who implemented one or more best practices to protect stream banks, stream buffer zones, water quality protection, and/or manure management |
2407 |
Number of people who implemented one or more best practices for soil /water conservation |
2890 |
Number of people who implemented one or more best practices to increase ground cover for soil protection. |
800 |
Number of people who implemented one or more best practices for improving water quality |
2671 |
Number of people who implemented one or more best practices to improve soil structure for water infiltration and retention. |
550 |
Number of people who increased knowledge of water quality in urban areas |
1512 |
Number of people who increased knowledge of backyard streams, watersheds, stream ecology and best practices to improving water quality |
894 |
Number of people who planted native plants in buffer zones |
186 |
Number of producers who developed or updated an Ag Water Quality Plan |
980 |
Number of producers who developed or implemented nutrient management plan |
119 |
Number of people who adjusted rate, timing, placement and/or sources to increase nutrient use efficiency |
816 |
Number of landowners who adopted changes to improve the water quality of forested streams |
83 |
Number of people who implemented one or more best practices to increase soil organic matter |
678 |
Stories
Robin Ridge Farm Conservation Practice Implementation
After participating in the UK CES-led farmer leadership training Tap Your Potential Ben Robin (Robin Ridge Farms) recognized erosion issues on the farm that might be impacting the quality of nearby Hinkston Creek. UK Extension specialists partnered with the Bourbon County Conservation District to help Ben identify and install appropriate conservation practices to address erosion issues on the farm. Practices installed included rocked gateways, a heavy use area pad, and regrading and critical are...
Reports
Stories Behind the Numbers
- Acting Associate Dean & Director — Craig Wood, Ph.D.
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