Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1001 - Backyard Streams | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1001.1) | 116 |
Number of individuals who planned to apply what they learned from this program to address water issues |
| 1001.2) | 56 |
Number of individuals who applied what they learned from this program to address water issues |
| 1001.3) | 116 |
Number of individuals who planned to implement at least one best practice to protect stream banks and stream buffer zones |
| 1001.4) | 26 |
Number of individuals who reported implementing at least one best practice to protect stream banks and stream buffer zones |
| 1001.5) | 15 |
Number of those who planted native species in their stream buffer zones after participating in this program |
| 1001.6) | 71 |
Number of those who shared information from this program with at least one other individual |
| 1001.7) | 20 |
Number of those who reported going beyond the program to learn more about best practices to protect and/or conserve water resources |
Author: Traci Johnson
Major Program: Backyard Streams
Oldham County includes watersheds that are on the impaired list due to sedimentation, nutrient, and bacteria/coliform issues, according to the Kentucky Division of Water. Soil and Water Conservation is a targeted program initiative identified by the Oldham County Ag Development Council. In order to address this issue, Oldham County Extension frequently partners with other agencies to deliver programs on protecting soil and water.In March 2017, a ‘Living along a Kentucky Stream’
