Wetland groups push water quality and habitat work in Kansas
Kansas Alliance for Wetlands and Streams known as KAWS works through 12 local chapters including the 1 70 Corridor chapter in Franklin County to fund and complete demonstration projects with farmers and ranchers. Studies show waterers reduce fecal bacteria and keep cattle from streams improving water quality and animal performance.
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TIM Christian
Kansas Alliance For
Kansas Alliance For Wetlands and Streams, Inc
KAWS
Franklin County
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
US Epa
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Playa Lakes Joint Ven
Ture
Upper
Mississippi River
Herschel George
Franklin County Conservation District
Kaws.org
Plant Materials Center releases conservation plants for recovery
The Manhattan Plant Materials Center releases more than 30 improved conservation plants including Illinois bundle flower common reed switchgrass bur oak prairie coneflower and little bluestem. The center provides plant materials and technologies for CRP seeding enhancements disturbed site reclamation native planting and prairie restoration while partnering with public private and tribal groups to apply new methods.
Plant Materials Center outlines native plants for habitat and erosion control
The Manhattan center identifies resource issues and proposes using native and other plants to create windbreaks, improve wildlife habitat, and reduce inland shoreline erosion with advanced techniques. It also supports American Indian tribes in projects to protect and cultivate culturally significant plants.
Quail Habitat Initiative Expands in Kansas
The Northern Bobwhite Quail Initiative aids Kansas farmers ranchers and hunters by creating 250000 acres of early successional grass buffers along field borders. Kansas gets 20000 acres split 5000 western and 15000 eastern. sign up ends when allotment fills. Local USDA offices and NRCS FSA staff provide details and CCRP CP33 guidance. Jon Ungerer coordinates buffers in Topeka.
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Kansas
Ipants
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Washington, Clay, Dickinson
Marion
Butler
Cowley
Usda Service Center
FSA
NRCS
Conservation District
Steps to a better crop for native hayland
Practical guidance on managing native Brass hayland to protect soil, reduce erosion, and improve forage quality. Emphasizes leaving at least eight inches of regrowth before winter, maintaining vigor into spring, and benefits for soil moisture and wildlife habitat. For help, contact local NRCS office. John R. Piskac, resource conservationist in Manhattan.
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Brass
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Manhattan
PMC
Plantmaterials
Usda Gov
Kspmce
Usdagov
Patrick Broyles
Plant Materials Center
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Manhattan Center
Jon Ungerer
The
Natural Resources Conservation, Service
Topeka
Soil Conservation Award
Jack & Lyndell Beauchamp
Jack
Louise Wray
John
Brenda Wray
Dim
Donna Ferguson
Chester
Sheryl Fredricks
Chester Jr
Brenda Fredricks
Haley Title Company, Inc
Main
Ottawa
ST Rey
Jackson Hewitt
S. Main
Maple
Garnett
Tuagkson Hewitt
Haa Block
Princeton Road
Princeton
Local
Natural Resources Conservation Service Office
John R. Piskac
Natural Resources Conservation. Service
Mayrath Rogers
Reese
Deutz Allis
Tisco
Gem Farm Center
Gannett
Lyndall
Beauchamp
Jim
Gilliland Tire & Engine Centropolis
Lyndell
Lea D & A Automotive and Diesel Electric, Inc
N. Locust
East
Lawrence
Ilo
Nebraska
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