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Responsible manure management helps protect water quality, supports sustainable agriculture, and preserves the well-being of the watershed ecosystem.
Watershed activities
The health of a watershed is greatly influenced by responsible agricultural practices and how manure is managed on a farm.
Play the following video clip and visit Tulip Pond Farm in Carroll County, Maryland. Work with a partner to identify why proper storage of animal manure is essential to dairy farming and how this practice protects the health of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
How can we protect the water quality and ecosystems of the Chesapeake Bay? Answer the following question to monitor your understanding.
