Grant to Help Some Landowners in Conservation Efforts

Landowners in the lower Colorado River basin have the opportunity to get more money for conservation efforts. The Lower Colorado River Authority received a federal grant that will help landowners reduce soil erosion and increase native plant and animal diversity.

The EPA grant will increase the amount of matching funding for qualified landowners in 11 counties from $10,000 to $15,000.

The LCRA says this program can make a big difference.

“The problem is that thousands of acres of soil wash into the waterways of the lower Colorado River every year. That can result in sediment which can harm water quality, it can make flooding worse, and it can even threaten aquatic life,” said LCRA Spokesperson Clara Tuma.

Landowners should talk to their local Natural Resource Conservation Service office to find out if they’re eligible for the program.