2015 - Rock River Bacterial Impairment Reduction Project
The Targeted Bacterial Impairment Reduction Project will reduce bacterial loading by 87% on the Elk Creek Tributary a priority site on the Rock River.
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Nicole Clapp
Environmental correction of a targeted concern identified as part of Level III animal agriculture inventories prioritized in a FY-2014 Clean Water Fund Accelerated Implementation Grant. This project will reduce bacterial loading by 87% off of this priority site.
This project resulted in estimated reductions of 153 lb. of nitrogen per year, 119 lb. of phosphorus per year, and a significant reduction of fecal bacteria entering the river
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