Now Open – Upper Thames Phosphorus Reduction Program Year 2
The Upper Thames River Phosphorus Reduction Program is now accepting applications for year two with an expanded list of funding categories designed to support practical, on-the-ground improvements.
This year, we have added 4R Phosphorus Management which includes up to $15/acre for Crop Nutrient Planning and Soil Testing, and $50/acre for applying manure to low phosphorus soils plus a bonus of an additional $10/acre for those practicing both Cover Crops and Reduced Tillage! Available funding categories include:
- Cover Crops
- Reduced Tillage
- Soil Testing and Crop Nutrient Planning – new
- Subsurface Phosphorus Placement
- Manure Management – Applying Manure to Low P Soils – new
- Tree Planting
- Erosion Control
- Clean Water Diversion
- Restricting Livestock Access to Watercourses and Wetlands
- Innovative Action
Visit the UTRCA Phosphorus Reduction page and apply today!
