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As part of its second quarterly meeting in Washington, D.C., the Chesapeake Bay Commission hosted an in-person briefing for Congressional staff and invited guests on the subject of nutrient trading. Due to space limitations, others were able to join via webinar, courtesy of Penn State University. To view the recorded webinar, click on the link below.
Drs. Tony Buda, USDA ARS, and Patrick Drohan, Penn State Department of Crop and Soil Science, joined by USDA NRCS - Dan Dostie - discuss the research conducted by PA USDA NRCS, USDA-ARS, and Penn State to look at how saturated soils and soils with fragipans have contributed to higher runoff. These wet landscapes are often critical sources of phosphorus that contribute to loads of pollutants in streams—and should be targeted for conservation practices.
The Conewago Initiative seeks ways to improve homeowner design and installation of stormwater practices like rain gardens.
The CRP Conservation Plan training, a nationally developed and recognized curriculum, will be held May 1 and 2 in Auburn, NY and May 7 and 8 in Charlottesville, VA. There are still a few available seats for conservation professionals who are working (or plan to work with) producers and other landowners seeking/renewing CRP and CREP contracts.
Learn some tips for on the farm and around the home this fall!
Two major tree plantings are planned for this October in the watershed, and you are invited to help!
Thinking about fishing the Conewago this weekend and wondering if the forecasted rains will make the stream too high? Thanks to the US Geological Survey, there is now an online tool to help you make the call whether to cancel your plans or not!
Interested in working with students to plan 'green' approaches that improve water quality, increase wildlife habitat, and enhance the beauty of your property? Fall 2011 holds wonderful opportunities for Conewago-based households.
91% of farmers and 79% of non-farming residents believe its their personal responsibility to protect water quality.
Beginning Fall 2011, the Penn State Agriculture and Environment Center website will feature one article each week from the Conewago Currents. The Conewago Currents is a newsletter that that explores the discoveries underway in the Conewago Creek Initiative - a targeted watershed approache - providing updates on what is being done to improve water quality impacts from all landscapes - working lands, neighborhoods, and public lands. 'The Coordinator's Report', authored by Penn State Extension's Matt Royer, provides an overview of the work underway in this season. Enjoy and remember to visit AEC News each week for a new post from the Conewago Currents.
Spring was so wet this year in parts of Pennsylvania that eventual crop yields may be in jeopardy due to delayed planting, according to experts in Penn State's College of Agriculture Sciences.
