Soil Health = Water Quality
Soil health plays a crucial role in protecting all of our waters.
Photo by Carl Wycoff
Are farmers the only ones to cause water quality issues that lead to toxic algae blooms?
Farmers who are doing their best to reduce soil and nutrient loss shouldn't be considered the only guilty parties in the blame game. Watch the Aljazeera story here:
Partnership with farmers critical for future clean water success
The map above shows the relative contributions of nitrogen to the Gulf of Mexico from states throughout the Mississippi River Basin. Nine states in the basin, including Iowa, contribute 75% of the nitrogen and phosphorous to the Gulf, but make up only one-third of the 31 state Mississippi River drainage area. (Source: United States Geological Survey)
Read the article here:
In Iowa and nationwide, algae problem ‘definitely growing’
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Water, air quality concerns heighten conflict with pig farms
La Crosse Tribune article addresses concerns surrounding large hog operations' impact on health and water quality. Find it on the Soil Health = Water Quality page.
La Crosse Tribune article addresses concerns surrounding large hog operations' impact on health and water quality. Find it on the Soil Health = Water Quality page.
Cedar Meadow Farm shows the clear difference soil health makes in water quality:
How residents on one Iowa lake are working together to prevent algae blooms:
The Farm Bureau reports on the strong start of the Iowa water quality initiative.