Hardin County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1002 - Water and Soil Quality and Conservation | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1002.1) | 103 |
Number of people who increased knowledge of backyard streams, watersheds, stream ecology and best practices to improving water quality |
| 1002.2) | 53 |
Number of people who increased knowledge of water quality in urban areas |
| 1002.3) | 60 |
Number of people who implemented one or more best practices for improving soil quality /soil health |
| 1002.4) | 46 |
Number of people who implemented one or more best practices for soil /water conservation |
| 1002.5) | 15 |
Number of people who implemented one or more best practices to increase soil organic matter |
| 1002.6) | 10 |
Number of people who implemented one or more best practices to improve soil structure for water infiltration and retention. |
| 1002.7) | 15 |
Number of people who implemented one or more best practices to increase ground cover for soil protection. |
| 1002.8) | 26 |
Number of people who implemented one or more best practices for improving water quality |
| 1002.11) | 3 |
Number of people who implemented one or more best practices to protect stream banks, stream buffer zones, water quality protection, and/or manure management |
| 1002.12) | 15 |
Number of people who planted native plants in buffer zones |
| 1002.13) | 37 |
Number of producers who developed or updated an Ag Water Quality Plan |
| 1002.15) | 10 |
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 |
Success Stories
Cultivating Conservation – Rain Garden & Rain Barrel Workshops Empower Community Stewardship
Author: Amy Aldenderfer
Major Program: Water and Soil Quality and Conservation
Describe the Issue or Situation.Hardin County faces increasing challenges related to stormwater runoff, including localized flooding, soil erosion, and water pollution. As the county continues to develop, the need for public education on sustainable water management practices becomes more critical. Many residents are unaware of simple, cost-effective strategies they can implement at home to reduce runoff and conserve water. Recognizing this need, the Hardin County Cooperative Extension Office pa
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