Riparian Study

Three levels cattle access to a stream are being studied in fenced pasture:

- unlimited access
- controlled access
- no access

Water quality and stream embankment stability are being studied. Cattle growth and grazing patterns are also observed.

Best Management Practices

Two of the three pastures in the riparian zone has a waterer located at a distance from the stream.  The waterers are located on an area designed for high traffic.  This area is composed of rock and underlying geotextile material.  These are used as a means of Best Management Practice.

Solid Separation

The collection pit is designed to contain the peak storm flow runoff.  This pit is designed for solid separation before liquids flow onto a grass infiltration area.

Composting

Windrows of solid manure with added biomass, are constructed on a composting pad.  Stable compost is stored in a shed and later applied back to the land as a means of nutrient supplements.  The Equipment used to work the compost is seen in the distance.

Click here to see some additional information on composting.