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Fenwood Creek watershed program nears grant closeout; staff report installation of waterways, cover crops and pilot incentive projects
Summary
County staff reported progress under a DNR Fenwood Creek grant: nearly 1,000 acres of cover crops, 146 acres reduced tillage, multiple grass waterways and a manure‑pit abandonment. Staff said the DNR-funded program will close out in 2026 with remaining projects planned.
Marathon County conservation staff updated the Environmental Resources Committee on Fenwood Creek Watershed work funded by a DNR grant and said they expect to close out the second phase of the project in 2026.
Staff reported project accomplishments including nearly 1,000 acres of cover crops, 146 acres of reduced tillage, multiple grass waterways, manure‑pit abandonment and other conservation practices installed with grant support. The grant award for the current phase was $350,000, staff said; planned…
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