Reduce Non-Point Pollution in the Chippewa River Watershed.  Cost share dollars available for most practices.

Rural landowners have a unique opportunity to reduce non-point source pollution by implementing changes on the landscape through structures and land use decisions in addition to practicing urban BMPs.
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          Reduce sediment in the river by using:

  • Terraces
  • Contour Farming
  • Grassed Waterways
  • Alternative Tile Inlets
  • Conservation Tillage
  • Properly placed and maintained buffer strips
  • Streambank Restorations
  • Wetland Restorations
  • Sediment Basins

    Manage viable livestock operations with:
  • Fencing and alternative water sources for pastures
  • Rotational Grazing
  • Agricultural Waste System Upgrades
  • Nutrient and Manure Management Planning for Economic and Environmental Goals

    Keep lakes usable with:
  • Shoreline naturalizations
  • Upgraded Individual Septic Treatment Systems
  
 
Are you looking for a way to help clean up the Chippewa River Watershed? Make a donation to the Chippewa River Watershed Endowment Fund. Click here for more details.