County proposes ‘Green For Green’ for protecting wells
PRAIRIE CONVERSION - Marathon County CPZ staff planted a prairie seed mix in May on a 30acre plot of land just west of Athens as part of an effort to remove nitrates from the village’s well water. A similar project is planned in the village of Rib Mountain. SUBMITTED PHOTO PRAIRIE CONVERSION - Marathon County CPZ staff planted a prairie seed mix in May on a 30acre plot of land just west of Athens as part of an effort to remove nitrates from the village’s well water. A similar project is planned in the village of Rib Mountain. SUBMITTED PHOTO
A year after brokering a deal with a local landowner to transform row crops into prairie grass, the village of Athens may become the model for how to deal with well contamination in rural areas.
NOT IDEAL - Pictures of manure runoff were shown to members of Marathon County’s Environmental Resources Committee as examples of what the county is trying to prevent through various conservation measures. SUBMITTED PHOTO
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok
