Colorado farmers, ranchers share nutrient, water quality best management practices

    Across Colorado, farmers and ranchers are using best management practices to help keep nutrients out of lakes and streams and improve Colorado’s water quality. These forward-thinking producers believe the most effective way to reach agriculture and achieve the best results is through outreach and voluntary action. Their stories and resources are now available to help other producers care for Colorado’s waterways.
    The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and Colorado Department of Agriculture announce the release of Colorado Ag Water Quality, an outreach project developed by Colorado State University Extension. The resources, found at www.ColoradoAgNutrients.org, include videos, a factsheet and publications on nutrient and water quality management.
 

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