Plum Creek Watershed Best Management Practice effectiveness - phase 1

This project is for the implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) that are effective at abating nonpoint source sediment runoff and E. coli to impaired waterbodies within the Plum Creek Watershed. BMPs will include on farm practices such as no-till farming and cover crops as well as structural practices within the watershed which includes 24 Water and Sediment Control Basins (WASCOB), 8 grade stabilization structures, and 2 miles of streambank stabilization monitoring. Implementation practices in this plan will work toward achieving water quality standards for both TSS and E. coli. The effectiveness of the BMPs will be evaluated through local partners and their results from water testing and observations, which will inform future BMP implementation.

This project includes federal 319 grant funds ($384,275) and local match ($189,517).