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Benton Soil and Water Conservation District

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Benton Soil and Water Conservation District

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Area: 5888268 km2
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Brazil; Peru; Suriname; France; Colombia; Guyana; Bolivia; Venezuela; Ecuador
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Santa Cruz; Manaus; La Paz
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Sustainable Agriculture (SDG 2.4)
Increase Access to Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (SDG 6.1 & 6.2)
Water Quality (SDG 6.3)
Integrated Water Resource Management (SDG 6.5)
Protect and Restore Ecosystems (SDG 6.6)
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Conservation Agriculture/Agronomy
Groundwater
Soil Erosion and Health
Water Recycling and Reuse
Sustainable Withdrawals
Services Offered: Communications & outreach
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Org. Type: Government
Org. Size: Small (10 - 99 Employees)
Language: English
Org. Website: bentonswcd.org
Org. Source: User
Profile Completion: 89%
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The Benton County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) was established in 1945, to serve the area of Benton County, IA. Benton SWCD is governed by five elected commissioners, each located in a different township within the district area. Benton SWCD promotes protection, maintenance, and improvement of soil and water resources within the district. Working with other agencies, the Benton SWCD provides technical assistance for planning, designing, and implementing soil c…

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The Benton County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) was established in 1945, to serve the area of Benton County, IA. Benton SWCD is governed by five elected commissioners, each located in a different township within the district area. Benton SWCD promotes protection, maintenance, and improvement of soil and water resources within the district. Working with other agencies, the Benton SWCD provides technical assistance for planning, designing, and implementing soil conservation practices, as specified by Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) guidelines. The agency also administers federal and state cost-share funds to help landowners implement conservation practices. Benton SWCD works on special projects, such as the Benton/Tama Nutrient Reduction Demonstration Project, to educate the general public about soil and water resources.

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Benton-Tama Nutrient Reduction Demonstration Project (Project)

www.bentontamanutrientreduction.org

The Benton/Tama Nutrient Reduction Demonstration Project is largely funded by the Iowa Water Quality Initiative and is an effort to educate farmers about the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy, and to assist them with implementing these practices on their fields. The … Learn More


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