Buffer initiative gets hearty reception

In June, the Bear Creek Watershed Project became a nationally recognized research and demonstration area of the USDA. Above, landowners Ron and Sandy Risdal assist during formal dedication of the riparian buffer area, which began as a project of the Center's Agroecology Issue Team. To date, nearly four miles of buffers have been established along Bear Creek and another four miles are expected to be finished in the next two years.

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