Funding Available for Producers within the Milford Lake Watershed

The Jewell County Conservation District office learned on Tuesday afternoon of a federal assistance program which may be of interest to land owners in some parts of the county.

Milford Lake Watershed Partners, in conjunction with the Milford Lake Watershed Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), this week announced financial assistance is available to help improve nutrient management within the Milford Lake Watershed. It is a partnership effort to improve water quality conditions within Milford Lake.

Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) have been an issue in Milford Lake for many years, inclu...