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Conewago Currents: Farmers Meeting a Huge Success

May 14, 2012

Conewago watershed-based farmers gathered for a mid-winter 2012 meeting to hear updates on conservation programs and opportunities available to them as a part of a "showcase" watershed initiative. Topics included manure incorporation, addressing bare spots in pastures, riparian buffers, and practices to improve nitrogen management and efficiency.

Nutrient Trading webinar from the Capitol now available online

May 10, 2012

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.

Wet Soils and Phosphorus Movement Research discussion now online

May 8, 2012

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.

Conewago Currents: Encouraging Best Practices

May 8, 2012

The Conewago Initiative seeks ways to improve homeowner design and installation of stormwater practices like rain gardens.

CRP Conservation Plan training - Two May 2012 Opportunities in NY and VA

April 17, 2012

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.