VALLEY STEWARDSHIP NETWORK: VSN Capacity 6

Purpose

The Valley Stewardship Network proposes to collaborate with the Kickapoo Grazing Initiative and partner agencies to adapt the current VSN water quality program to focus on the monitoring of water quality andother resource impacets of agricultural practices in the sub-watersheds of the Kickapoo River. Project elements to include: a) outreach and technical support to farmers and rural property owners, b) development of educational materials, tool kits, and displays, c) water quality monitoring and associated workshops, d) analysis and reports, and e) capacity building.

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RP-244-14
2013
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Rivers Planning Grant
The Valley Stewardship Network proposes to collaborate with the Kickapoo Grazing Initiative and partner agencies to adapt the current VSN water quality program to focus on the monitoring of water quality andother resource impacets of agricultural practices in the sub-watersheds of the Kickapoo River. Project elements to include: a) outreach and technical support to farmers and rural property owners, b) development of educational materials, tool kits, and displays, c) water quality monitoring and associated workshops, d) analysis and reports, and e) capacity building.
Information and Education
The Valley Stewardship Network proposes to collaborate with the Kickapoo Grazing Initiative and partner agencies to adapt the current VSN water quality program to focus on the monitoring of water quality andother resource impacets of agricultural practices in the sub-watersheds of the Kickapoo River. Project elements to include: a) outreach and technical support to farmers and rural property owners, b) development of educational materials, tool kits, and displays, c) water quality monitoring and associated workshops, d) analysis and reports, and e) capacity building.
Grant Awarded
The Valley Stewardship Network proposes to collaborate with the Kickapoo Grazing Initiative and partner agencies to adapt the current VSN water quality program to focus on the monitoring of water quality andother resource impacets of agricultural practices in the sub-watersheds of the Kickapoo River. Project elements to include: a) outreach and technical support to farmers and rural property owners, b) development of educational materials, tool kits, and displays, c) water quality monitoring and associated workshops, d) analysis and reports, and e) capacity building.
Project Deliverable
The Valley Stewardship Network proposes to collaborate with the Kickapoo Grazing Initiative and partner agencies to adapt the current VSN water quality program to focus on the monitoring of water quality andother resource impacets of agricultural practices in the sub-watersheds of the Kickapoo River. Project elements to include: a) outreach and technical support to farmers and rural property owners, b) development of educational materials, tool kits, and displays, c) water quality monitoring and associated workshops, d) analysis and reports, and e) capacity building.
Develop/Distribute Brochures/Literature
The Valley Stewardship Network proposes to collaborate with the Kickapoo Grazing Initiative and partner agencies to adapt the current VSN water quality program to focus on the monitoring of water quality andother resource impacets of agricultural practices in the sub-watersheds of the Kickapoo River. Project elements to include: a) outreach and technical support to farmers and rural property owners, b) development of educational materials, tool kits, and displays, c) water quality monitoring and associated workshops, d) analysis and reports, and e) capacity building.
Hold Workshops
The Valley Stewardship Network proposes to collaborate with the Kickapoo Grazing Initiative and partner agencies to adapt the current VSN water quality program to focus on the monitoring of water quality andother resource impacets of agricultural practices in the sub-watersheds of the Kickapoo River. Project elements to include: a) outreach and technical support to farmers and rural property owners, b) development of educational materials, tool kits, and displays, c) water quality monitoring and associated workshops, d) analysis and reports, and e) capacity building.
Monitor Water Quality or Sediment
The Valley Stewardship Network proposes to collaborate with the Kickapoo Grazing Initiative and partner agencies to adapt the current VSN water quality program to focus on the monitoring of water quality andother resource impacets of agricultural practices in the sub-watersheds of the Kickapoo River. Project elements to include: a) outreach and technical support to farmers and rural property owners, b) development of educational materials, tool kits, and displays, c) water quality monitoring and associated workshops, d) analysis and reports, and e) capacity building.
Monitor Water Quality or Sediment
The Valley Stewardship Network proposes to collaborate with the Kickapoo Grazing Initiative and partner agencies to adapt the current VSN water quality program to focus on the monitoring of water quality andother resource impacets of agricultural practices in the sub-watersheds of the Kickapoo River. Project elements to include: a) outreach and technical support to farmers and rural property owners, b) development of educational materials, tool kits, and displays, c) water quality monitoring and associated workshops, d) analysis and reports, and e) capacity building.
 
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