Construct a 1.3-million-gallon farm waste storage facility and provide public and farmer education about methods for economically and environmentally sustainable farming at Freund’s Farm, North Canaan, Connecticut. Project will prevent the flow of 19,000 lbs. of nitrogen and 11,000 lbs. of phosphorus from farm waste into local waterways and Long Island Sound.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Long Island Sound Futures Fund
Project Title: Reducing Nitrogen in Long Island Sound by Managing Farm Waste on a Dairy Farm-II (CT)
Organization:
Northwest Conservation District, Inc.
Project ID:
1401.24.081426
Description:
Award Amount:
$336227.03
Location:
Freund’s Farm, Blackberry River, East Canaan, Connecticut