When it comes to improving the health of the Chesapeake Bay, a “one size fits all” approach doesn’t work. A unique conservation plan is required for every farm in the watershed. NRCS and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) are joining forces to provide farmers on the Delmarva Peninsula with a wide array of tools to meet water quality goals.
Offered through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), the Delmarva Whole System Conservation Partnership – Field to Stream project is working across state lines to increase the implementation of advanced nutrient management practices and wetland restoration in Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. These conservation practices will not only reduce unwanted excess nutrients and sediments from entering local waterways but also help landowners meet their agricultural and natural resource goals.
This unique partnership has allowed one team of Delaware farmers to further expand their precision ag practices—for efficiency in their operation and for improvement in the Bay.
Read the entire article at the Delaware NRCS website.
