Watershed Improvements

Jason Abell's farm is one of six Bradford County farms benefiting from funds made available through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). A major part of the project is the construction of a concrete barnyard to be used for feeding cattle and reducing waste run-off in a nearby stream.


Jason explains how the system works.


The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is also providing funds to help reduce nitrogen and phosphorus run-off and sediment into local streams. Additionally, funds from Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) will pay for native trees and shrubs to be planted along a stream on the Abell farm.