Sodbust/wetland violation at Eleven Oaks Farm.
Under the "sodbuster" and "swampbuster" provisions of the law, farmers who break highly erodible sod or convert wetlands in order to plant crops must implement a conservation plan approved by the local…
These photos show the area of the wetland project before it was completed. It was funded by the CRP (conservation Reserve Program) project in Huron Township.
On April 10, 1999, volunteers gathered for a workday to shore up stream banks on the Flint Creek where erosion was occurring. The Des Moines County Soil and Water Conservation District sponsored two floodplain restoration projects along the Flint…
On April 10, 1999, volunteers gathered for a workday to shore up stream banks on the Flint River where erosion was occurring
The Des Moines County Soil and Water Conservation District sponsored two floodplain restoration projects along the Flint…
Volunteers lay down straw on stream bank before planting willow stakes on Richard Osborn property. This stream bank was a 300 foot stretch of severely eroded stream bank.. It was restored using riprap at the toe of the stream and soil…
Trees Forever held a field day at Robert Yaeger farm. Visitors viewed finished projects including streambank stabilization, shallow water area, and riparian areas established with EPA grant, CRP and other funding.
