The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Geographic Programs – Long Island Sound Program (CFDA 66.437) has awarded the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Division of Water $698,003 to implement a project supporting the Long Island Sound Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan. The key products and services to be provided under this 4-year project grant include:
- Piloting an additional two "Nitrogen Smart Communities" on Long Island to promote nitrogen-reducing behaviors and strategies.
- Developing a webpage with educational materials on best management practices for fertilizer usage and in-season nitrogen soil testing for Long Island growers.
- Conducting in-season nitrogen testing on up to 10 farms for 2 years and providing participating farms with fertilizer recommendations to reduce nitrogen runoff.
The project aims to protect and restore the Long Island Sound ecosystem by supporting local communities and agricultural operations in implementing nutrient reduction strategies. Subawards will be provided to the Long Island Regional Planning Council and Cornell Cooperative Extension to execute the community outreach and farmer technical assistance components of the project.
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