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Cattle don't grow in streams
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Short video by Clemson University, interview with two South Carolina farmers about the advantages of streambank fencing and alternate water systems
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Georgia Streambank and Shoreline Stabilization manual
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This chapter provides non-structural and structural practices that stabilize and protect streambanks and shorelines from the negative effects of land erosion. For water quality purposes—bioengineering and non-structural practices using native vegetation are preferred over conventional “hard armoring” such as riprap, seawalls, and bulkheads.
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USDA Conservation Stewardship Program
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The Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) helps agricultural producers maintain and improve their existing conservation systems and adopt additional conservation activities to address priority resources concerns. Participants earn CSP payments for conservation performance—the higher the performance, the higher the payment.
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USDA Conservation Innovation Grants
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Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) offer matching-funds to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative approaches and technologies for conservation on agricultural lands.
Eligibility: CIG applications are accepted from state or local governments, federally recognized American Indian tribes, non-governmental organizations and individuals in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the Caribbean and the Pacific Islands areas.
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South Carolina Conservation Districts
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Listing of SC Conservation Districts
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SC Rainwater Harvesting Manual
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Homeowner/community resource for construction and use of rain barrels and gardens. Rainwater harvesting is a tool that can be used to manage stormwater in new and established communities. This concept relies on cisterns or other containers to capture rainwater for reuse.
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South Carolina Stream Bank Repair Manual
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An important part of a healthy stream is a stable stream bank. In this manual, you will learn techniques to help stabilize your stream bank to protect property, habitat, and water quality. From Clemson University Extension.
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Mass: Climate Smart Agriculture Program /Agricultural Environmental Enhancement Program (AEEP)
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This grant program is for the implementation of agricultural conservation practices that reduce or prevent negative impacts to the Commonwealth's natural resources that may result from agricultural practices, while maintaining sustainability and productivity of the agricultural operation. Part of this incentivizes producers to proactively address risks and strengthen their economic and environmental resiliency as they adapt to a changing climate. Agricultural operations engaged in production agriculture for commercial purposes as defined in Massachusetts law M.G.L c. 128, Sec. 1A. Applicant must own, or be a Co-Applicant with the owner of the agricultural operation.
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