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Farming has long been a vital part of the health and success of our nation.
However, it has at times also led to the detriment of many of our waterways.
Erosion from fields, excess fertilizer in runoff, and the harm to water quality
from livestock in and around the stream can have serious consequences.
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In the Iron River watershed, we worked with local farmers to
help protect the shoreline and water quality of the Iron River. For years,
cattle had free access to the Iron River and would frequent the river during
the warm summer months to drink. As a result, areas of stream bank had
eroded and sediment and livestock waste flowed into the river. As part of
the Iron River Watershed Project, we teamed with a landowner to install
fence to protect approximately one mile of frontage along the Iron River. In
addition, we also provided a well and watering system to supply his cattle
with an alternate, safe source of water.
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