NEWS FROM THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
May 13, 2008
Vol. 38, No. 218
For more information, contact Michelle Jacobs, Community Relations Officer, 302-739-9921, or Joanna Wilson, Public Affairs, 302-739-9902
Landowners Reminded to Report their Cover Crop Acreage
The Sussex, Kent and New Castle Conservation Districts want to remind landowners participating in their cover crop cost-share programs to report their cover crop acreage by the June 2, 2008 deadline.
Eligible cover crops must have been planted and destroyed in accordance with the Cover Crop Cost-Share Guidelines established by the conservation district in each county. Acreage not reported by the deadline will not be eligible for the incentive payments.
Planting a cover crop has a very positive impact on the environment. The cover crop takes up excess nutrients, improves ground water, and helps prevent soil erosion.
To report your cover crop acreage, contact the conservation district in your county: in Sussex County call 302-856-3990, ext. 3; in Kent County call 302-741-2600, ext. 3; in New Castle County call 302-832-3100, ext. 3.
