The Mississippi North Central Watershed was identified as a priority in the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (NLRS). As such, it is one of the state’s most critical watersheds. Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB), together with multiple County Farm Bureaus, Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD), the University of Illinois (U of I) Extension, and Northwater Consulting are committed to sharing NLRS information with farmers across the watershed, listening to conservation needs and concerns, and prioritizing work for watershed planning purposes. A series of meetings will be held with the purpose being to gain feedback and input from area farmers and stakeholders.
W-HFB is hosting their meeting on Tuesday, August 10th from 12:00-2:00pm at the Farm Bureau auditorium in Monmouth (1000 N Main St). Lunch will be served, please RSVP by August 3rd to W-HFB by calling 309-734-9401 or emailing whfb@whfarmbureau.org.
For background on the watershed, click here.