Campbell County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025





1002 - Water and Soil Quality and Conservation
1002.3) 60

Number of people who implemented one or more best practices for improving soil quality /soil health  

1002.11) 0

Number of people who implemented one or more best practices to protect stream banks, stream buffer zones,  water quality protection, and/or manure management

1002.4) 60

Number of people who implemented one or more best practices for soil /water conservation

1002.7) 0

Number of people who implemented one or more best practices to increase ground cover for soil protection.

1002.8) 3

Number of people who implemented one or more best practices for improving water quality

1002.6) 60

Number of people who implemented one or more best practices to improve soil structure for water infiltration and retention.

1002.2) 0

Number of people who increased knowledge of water quality in urban areas

1002.1) 0

Number of people who increased  knowledge of backyard streams, watersheds, stream ecology and best practices to improving water quality

1002.12) 0

Number of people who planted native plants in buffer zones  

1002.13) 0

Number of producers who developed or updated an Ag Water Quality Plan

1002.15) 0

Number of producers who developed or implemented  nutrient management plan  

1002.18) 0

Number of people who adjusted rate, timing, placement and/or sources to increase nutrient use efficiency

1002.19) 0

Number of landowners who adopted changes to improve the water quality of forested streams  

1002.5) 60

Number of people who implemented one or more best practices  to increase soil organic matter



Success Stories

Kayak Tours of A.J. Jolly Lake Attracts Wild Birds and Educates Bird-watchers

Author: Michelle Simon

Major Program: Water and Soil Quality and Conservation

Kayak Tours of A.J. Jolly Lake Attracts Wild Birds and Educates Bird-watchers

Campbell County is host to many wonderful parks and green spaces, but none have the spark and appeal of the 1,000 acre A.J. Jolly Park with its jewel, the 200 acre recreational lake! Campbell County Extension property borders this wonderful lake which provided an opportunity for Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, Michelle Simon, and Environmental Education assistant, Aubree Dawson, to offer tours of A.J. Jolly Lake to Campbell County. The park offers a variety of options for guests to enjo

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