This action approves an award in the amount of $1,465,119 to mississippi state university to enhance and protect the water quality of the gulf of mexico through the reduction of non-point source…
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- Award ID
- 02D47923
- Recipient
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Mississippi State University UEI NTXJM52SHKS7
- Awarding agency
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EPA Region 4
Regional Offices, Environmental Protection Agency
- Obligated
- $1,465,119
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 66.475 Geographic Programs - Gulf of America Program
- Completion date 83% complete
- Originally
- Place of performance
- Greenville, MS, USA
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Description
- Description
- This action approves an award in the amount of $1,465,119 to mississippi state university to enhance and protect the water quality of the gulf of mexico through the reduction of non-point source nutrient pollution from agriculture. This project aims to leverage resources to identify and overcome barriers that restrain the adoption of precision and regenerative agricultural technologies, approaches, and strategies that can reduce nutrient pollution. Activities include identifying factors that influence adoption of nutrient#8208; reducing practices, demonstrating on#8208; farm the technologies, approaches and strategies that reduce excess nutrient loads, and strengthening existing farmer#8208; to#8208; farmer networks to disseminate information and promote adoption of innovative technologies and conservation strategies. Deliverables and outcomes include an online response tool to provide information on barriers faced by growers, 15 farm demonstrations, and 6 water quality monitoring sites. Outreach materials will be delivered to an existing 500-member, minority led farmer to farmer network. Nutrient loading to surface waterbodies will be reduced up to 60% while maintaining or improving crop productivity and profitability. Residents and communities in the five gulf of mexico states will benefit from improved water quality.activities:-subrecipient:subrecipient activities will be funded to implement demonstrations for a minority led farmer to farmer network. Outcomes:-
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment | $0 | |
| Original award | $1,465,119 |
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Who received award 02D47923?
02D47923 was awarded to Mississippi State University by EPA Region 4 (Regional Offices) on July 1, 2023.
How much is award 02D47923 worth?
$1,465,119 has been obligated on 02D47923.
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