Fwd: Community combats pollution in Wash. inlet, restores oyster populations

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From: USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service <USDA-NRCS@public.govdelivery.com>
Date: Tue, Aug 5, 2014 at 4:01 AM
Subject: Community combats pollution in Wash. inlet, restores oyster populations
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Community combats pollution in Wash. inlet, restores oyster populations Sue Shotwell with Nisqually Shellfish Farm and NRCS Assistant Chief Kirk Hanlin look at an oyster harvest at Nisqually Shellfish Farm. Two years ago, the Nisqually Shellfish Farm in Washington didn't have a chance. Runoff polluted the nearby inlet, and the state declared the water unfit for raising shellfish for human consumption. Now, after a combined effort with NRCS, a dairy and a community, the water is cleaner, enabling the harvest of oysters for eateries as far away as New York City. NRCS Assistant Chief Kirk Hanlin explains how this type of effort would be perfect for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program, a new program that matches federal dollars with those of partners. Read more. Additional Resources: Learn more about Regional Conservation Partnership Program. Join the #conservation conversation on Twitter. Find local USDA services centers. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.        Questions for USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service?  Contact us STAY CONNECTED: SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe All  |  Help This email was sent to iammejtm@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service · Public Affairs Division · 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 6221-S · Washington, D.C. 20250 · 1-202-720-3210

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Jeremy Tobias Matthews