Farming has long been a vital part of the health and success of our nation but has at times led to the deterioration of many of our watersheds. Erosion from fields, excess fertilizer in runoff, and the harm to water quality from livestock in and around streams or lakes can have serious consequences.
In the Iron River watershed, we worked with local farmers to help protect the shoreline and water quality of the Iron River. For years, cattle had free access to the Iron River and would frequent the river during the warm summer months to drink. As a result, areas of stream bank had eroded and sediment and livestock waste flowed into the river. As part of the Iron River Watershed Project, we teamed with a landowner to install fencing to protect approximately one mile of frontage along the Iron River. In addition, we also provided a well and watering system to supply his cattle with an alternate, safe source of water.
In the Iron River watershed, we worked with local farmers to help protect the shoreline and water quality of the Iron River. For years, cattle had free access to the Iron River and would frequent the river during the warm summer months to drink. As a result, areas of stream bank had eroded and sediment and livestock waste flowed into the river. As part of the Iron River Watershed Project, we teamed with a landowner to install fencing to protect approximately one mile of frontage along the Iron River. In addition, we also provided a well and watering system to supply his cattle with an alternate, safe source of water.