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Coon Creek in 1933, shorelines collapsed from severe erosion

In the 1930s, Coon Creek watershed was chosen as the first soil conservation demonstration project.

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Soil Health

Sequester carbon and increase productivity with soil health practices.
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Providing the scientific foundation for soil conservation on the land.
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Chief Bettencourt “Dishes the Dirt” on conservation assistance benefits.
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