On Saturday
September 27, 2003, the Red River Watershed
Association (RRWA) and Austin Peay State University’s Center of Excellence For
Field Biology presented the “Green” Agricultural and
Landowner Practices For Watershed Management Exposition.
This,
first of its kind, free educational expo introduced techniques, technologies and programs that farmers and
landowners can use to enhance water quality and quantity.
Members of the farming community, students, and general public attended.
The
event featured presentations on topics ranging from planting trees to
protect waterways and decrease residential water pollution to pasture
management, discovering springs, and more.
The exhibit hall featured program information from
area non-profits, and state and local government agency agencies, as well as
products from corporate vendors.
During
the the expo, the RRWA debuted its first educational video designed to
demonstrate "best management practices (BMPs) for watershed
protection. The video highlighted sinkhole and streambank restoration
demonstration projects that have been implemented in the Red River Watershed.
Lunch
was catered by the Tri-Beta Club of Austin Peay.
The
RRWA plans to continue the “Green” Agricultural and
Landowner Practices For Watershed Management Exposition as an annual event!
| Presenters |
Topics |
| Jenny Adkins and Greg Brann, NRCS Nashville, TN
|
“Grazing For Production and Water Quality”
This session addressed proper grazing techniques
for enhancing and protecting water quality.
|
| Karla Kean, Montgomery County Extension Service
|
“Planting Trees To Protect Waterways and Decrease
Residential Water Pollution”
This session provided instruction as to type of
trees to plant and planting methods to mitigate water pollution in
communities.
|
| Gary Moore, NRCS Manchester, TN
|
“Grazing Land And Livestock Resource Inventory”
This session consisted of a page by page review on the use of
the 3 ½” x 7” easy to use and accessible pocket
guide for making notes about cattle and forage conditions and management. |
| Rob Miller, Kentucky Division of Water
|
“Agriculture and Improving the Health of the Red
River Watershed in Kentucky”
A potpourri of information on the Red River Watershed
Program in Kentucky and best management practices for agriculture.
|
| Eileen Hennessy, The Land Trust For Tennessee
|
“Conserving Family Lands – Land Owner Options”
Participants learned about the Land Trust’s work with private
landowners to conserve critical agricultural and open lands in flexible
creative ways.
|
| Michael Huddleston, Tennessee Division of Forestry
|
“Firewise Your Home, Landowner Best Management
Practices and Riparian Forests”
Participants learned about forestry practices aimed at minimizing
fire risk to your home and providing buffers along streams and creeks.
|
Red
River Watershed Association
