The USC Riparian Buffer Establishment Program kicked off June 6th with the Buffer Steward Training. The 6 stewards (pictured below) brushed up on understanding riparian area benefits, diversity, field safety, how to evaluate the riparian area, and riparian plant ID. This crew will
By: Mike Lovegreen USC Stream Team Leader In response to requests for training opportunities for stream corridor-related elements, the USC Stream Team has compiled a number of selections for both new technicians as well as those looking for further training in advanced design.
By: Emily Dekar USC Ag Coordinator 2019 Progress Year = July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019 BMP Verification & Data Entry Deadline = July 31, 2019 BMP verification includes all annual practices as well as the farms listed on
The Chesapeake Bay Program generates reports on an annual basis to show the progress for every data submission. The 2018 nutrient reduction numbers for the Agricultural Sector show that New York reduced Nitrogen by 177,412.46 pounds per year, Phosphorus by 4,092.53 pounds per
Project Objectives: Community decision makers and project funders can identify and implement cost effective floodplain and stream channel improvements that would have a positive impact on flooding and flooding impact reductions Community and Emergency Responders are knowledgeable of and utilize a stream clearance
Project Background: Located in southern Madison county is a mixed-use beef and crop farm. An un-buffered reach of South Lebanon brook ran through the farm and picked up sediment and pollutants as it passed the pasture and flooded crop fields. The landowner, willing
2018 Trees for Tribs Summary Since 2007, New York State's Trees for Tribs Program has been working to reforest New York's tributaries, or small creeks and streams, which flow into and feed larger rivers and lakes. The goal of the program is
By: Laura Grant, USC Buffer Team Background: Oak Wilt is yet another pest threatening the health of our forests in New York and beyond. The Oak Wilt fungus, Bretziella fagacearum, believed to be introduced from Central or South America, could have devastating effects
Deliverables: Assist key partners in the rearing and reintroduction of juvenile Eastern Hellbenders While a departure from our usual landscape-driven work, in 2018 the Wetland Team assisted a variety of partners in an Eastern Hellbender rearing and reintroduction project. The Wetland team’s role
Deliverables: Increase cover crop acreage in New York by implementing a minimum of 2,000 acres per year Amount: $200,000 per year End Date: Annual The USC will utilize multiple strategies to increase implementation, including: the purchase of seed to provide to SWCD’s to support their
