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Promising Products Purpose: To improve or attempt to control soil and water runoff by finding
alternative and affordable treatment for soil erosion in highly traveled
livestock trails.
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connie.harmsen@ia.nacdnet.net
www.clarkecountyia-swcd.org
Implemented Solutions
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Employer & Provider Organic by treating the trail area with corn stalks to reduce erosion due to
water runoff and 'pad' the trail and enhance mobility.
Promising Products
Solar power pumps are one of the most practical and cost-effective uses of
solar energy today. Solar electric power systems designed for water
pumping have no moving parts or batteries. When the sun shines, the
system pumps water (Ameresco Solar)
Solar pumps can allow for better forage utilization in pastures, reduce stream-
bank erosion and improve water quality and vegetative growth, save money
running electricity to the pasture and monthly electric bills, and cattle stay in
good condition due to reliable access to clean water.
Non-slip rubber matting woven from recycled tire tread. These reduce the
chance of hoof damage. It is estimated that these can reduce the soil loss
The U.S. Department of around areas that livestock turn along fence lines. Anchoring the mat with
Agriculture (USDA) prohibits ground spikes should prevent it from moving.
discrimination against its
customers, employees and
applicants for employment on the
basis of race, color, national
origin, age, disability, sex, gender
identity, religion, reprisal, and
where applicable, political
beliefs, marital status, familial or
parental status, sexual orientation,
or all or part of an individuals
income is derived from any
public assistance program, or
protected genetic information in
employment or in any program or
activity conducted or funded by
the Department. (Not all
prohibited basis apply to all Clarke County Soil & Water Conservation District
programs and/or employment
activities.)
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