Blanchard River Watershed Partnership receives a $29,930 grant for “Sediment and Phosphorus Reduction in the Middle Riley Creek watershed.”

The Great Lakes Commission has awarded the Blanchard River Watershed Partnership (BRWP) a $29,930 Great Lakes Basin Funding grant for sediment and phosphorus reduction in the Middle Riley Creek watershed.

Since most of the land use in the Middle Riley Creek watershed (72.6%) is for growing crops, the Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be used on fields to prevent the loss of phosphorus and soil from the fields.

The eligible practices will be cover crops and conservation tillage.  Each practice will involve a three-year contract with cost share for the farmers. Interested farmers should contact Phil Martin, watershed coordinator (419-422-6487).

The BRWP represents the six counties of the Blanchard River Watershed is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving water quality through developing citizen involvement and watershed action plans.

Volunteers are welcome to join activities at any time. Learn more about the Blanchard River on the BRWP website at www.BlanchardRiver.org.