Financial assistance is now available for landowners in the Neosho River Watershed if they want to start sediment-reducing conservation practices.
The Kansas Water Office says applications are now being accepted for the Kansas Reservoir Protection Initiative. This can benefit landowners in Lyon and Coffey counties above John Redmond Reservoir, which has lost an estimated 40 percent of its water storage capacity to sedimentation since it was built. The priority area is from Emporia southeast to the lake.
Landowners interested in this program need to apply through their county conservation district or Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy Coordinator. Projects to repair large gullies or to enhance soil health like reduced tillage, nutrient management or cover crops are “highly encouraged.” Applications will be accepted through April 15. The state will prioritize projects for funding based on the “greatest sediment reduction per dollar invested.”
