Environmental Quality Improvement Program
Cost-share program for farmers for extended season for locally grown vegetables. (High Tunnels)
![three adults and child working in Environmental Quality Improvement Program](/sites/default/files/styles/max_size/public/2021-05/environmental-quality-improvement-program-vegetables.jpg?itok=51l3A0UJ)
Emergency Watershed Protection
Two Emergency Watershed Protection were completed on Mansker and Whites Creek streambanks. At both locations. The erosion caused by extreme rain events. The banks were also threatening a sewer line.
Mansker Creek Before and After
![Mansker Creek, before](/sites/default/files/styles/max_size/public/2021-05/mansker-creek-before.jpg?itok=w7RswFUp)
![Mansker Creek, after](/sites/default/files/styles/max_size/public/2021-05/mansker-creek-after.jpg?itok=nfuL28A7)
Whites Creek Before and After
![Whites Creek, before](/sites/default/files/styles/max_size/public/2021-05/whites-creek-before.jpg?itok=M6-vOEWS)
![Whites Creek, after](/sites/default/files/styles/max_size/public/2021-05/whites-creek-after.jpg?itok=zUdwE7C-)
Whites Creek Watershed
Cost share practices for best management practices, Tennessee Department of Agriculture including:
- Pasture Management
- Riparrin Buffers
- Fencing for livestock exclusion
- Rotational Grazing
- Stream crossings
- Streambank Stabilization
- Alternative Watering Systems
A Heavy Use area was constructed on the Allen Williams farm to be used for feeding hay. A watering trough with a heavy use area was installed in a corral system to provide livestock access to water. Cost share for watering facilities was provided through the EQIP program.
The Hermitage - Home of former President Andrew
Conservation Practices Completed
- Fencing livestock out of stream
- Alternative watering system
- Prescribed grazing
- Grassed Waterway
Nashville Zoo
- Non-point source pollution
- Water quality issues
- Visit Nashville Zoo's site
Outdoor Classroom Activities at Metro Schools
- Elementary, Middle & High Schools
- Envirothon Environmental Education Competition