Oklahoma Farm Report masthead graphic with wheat on the left and cattle on the right.
Howdy Neighbors!
Ron Hays, Director of Farm and Ranch Programming, Radio Oklahoma Ag Network  |  2401 Exchange Ave, Suite F, Oklahoma City, Ok 73108  |  (405) 601-9211

advertisements
   
   
   
   
   

Agricultural News


EQIP and CSP Help Farmers and Ranchers Improve Water Quality Downstream From Their Farm or Ranch

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 15:27:04 CDT

EQIP and CSP Help Farmers and Ranchers Improve Water Quality Downstream From Their Farm or Ranch Oklahoma has successfully treated water pollution issues on more acres than any other state according to new data collected by the Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) Water Quality Division, which is funded by EPA. Since 2007, voluntary conservation by farmers and ranchers has resulted in 55 Oklahoma streams being removed from Oklahoma's list of impaired water bodies.


"The 55 streams we've cleaned up so far drain over 3.9 million acres of land. That's 1.5 million more acres than any other state," said Shanon Phillips, OCC Water Quality Division Director.


USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides technical and financial assistance for farmers and ranchers to implement conservation practices on their land. Among many other benefits, practices such as no-till and cover crops reduce soil and chemical runoff to nearby streams, thereby improving water quality.


"By investing in soil health, landowners have a direct hand in improving our water quality," said Gary O'Neill State Conservationist for NRCS in Oklahoma. "The tremendous successes we're seeing in Oklahoma are proof voluntary conservation by private citizens is effective at addressing environmental issues."


After the announcement, Radio Oklahoma Network Farm Director Ron Hays talked with O'Neill about how programs like EQIP and CSP are the cornerstones for farmers, ranchers and other land owners participating in the effort to impact improved water quality upstream.


You can hear Ron and Gary talk about these efforts spotlighted during Conservation Day at the State Capitol by clicking on the LISTEN BAR below.


Every year, OCC submits streams which have demonstrated sustained improvement to be considered as an EPA water quality success story. This year's streams are:

    Canadian Sandy Creek, Pontotoc and Garvin Counties
    Caney Boggy Creek, Hughes, Coal, and Pittsburg Counties
    Delaware Creek, Osage and Tulsa Counties
    Upper Honey Creek, Delaware County
    Main Creek, Major County
    Otter Creek, Kiowa and Tillman Counties
    Stillwater Creek, Payne County



   
   

00608_Water_Quality_Success_Story.pdf
   

Ron Hays talks with Gary O'Neill about the Water Quality Success Stories Being Celebrated
right-click to download mp3

 

WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

 


Top Agricultural News

  • Oklahoma Youth Expo Sale of Champions Sale Order Available Here- Sale Set for 4 PM Friday  Fri, 17 Mar 2023 04:50:54 CDT
  • Rural Voters Dominated Vote to Defeat Recreational Marijuana March 7th  Fri, 10 Mar 2023 07:13:05 CST
  • Ron Hays Talks to Israeli Ag Tour Guide Colin Lotzof About the Miraclel of Ag in Israel  Wed, 22 Feb 2023 22:11:04 CST
  • OALP Members Experience First Hand View of Cutting Edge Drip Irrigation Technology as Israel Travel Ends  Wed, 22 Feb 2023 10:51:49 CST
  • OALP Members Get First Hand View of Cutting Edge Drip Irrigation Technology as Israel Travel Ends  Wed, 22 Feb 2023 10:50:10 CST
  • Oklahoma Ag Leadership Program Sees Fruit, Beef and Dairy Production North of the Sea of Galilee in Israel  Mon, 20 Feb 2023 21:56:02 CST
  • Oklahoma Ag Leadership Program Sees Diverse Farm Operations in Jordan River Valley of Israel  Sun, 19 Feb 2023 21:17:30 CST
  • Israeli Tour Guide Mark Kedem Talks About The Cultural Aspects of What Class XX of OALP is Experiencing   Sat, 18 Feb 2023 22:17:23 CST

  • More Headlines...

       

    Ron salutes our daily email sponsors!

    Oklahoma Beef council Oklahoma Ag Credit Oklahoma Farm Bureau National Livestock Credit Ag Mediation Program P&K Equipment Oklahoma City Farm Show Union Mutual Stillwater Milling Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association KIS FUTURES, INC.
       
       
       
       
       

    Search OklahomaFarmReport.com

    © 2008-2024 Oklahoma Farm Report
    Email Ron   |   Newsletter Signup   |    Current Spots   |    Program Links

    WebReady powered by WireReady® Inc.