CULLMAN, Ala. – Funding is still available for land in the Ryan Creek watershed in Cullman County. It has been approved through the Alabama Department of Environmental Management for 319 cost shares. Incentive payments for best management practices will be made to qualifying landowners that live in the project area. Examples of practices included fencing, heavy use areas, waste storage facility, watering facility, critical area improvement and pasture planting, etc. Natural Resource Conservation Service’s Environmental Quality Incentive Program rules and regulations apply.
The Ryan Creek Watershed boundaries are:
- North – County Roads 1223 and 1251 west of South Vinemont
- West – County Roads 1145 and 820
- South – County Roads 306, 398 and 587
- East – U.S. Highway 31 and St. Joseph Drive NW
These boundaries are approximate.
Those interested in signing up or have questions are encouraged to call Kathy Holmes at 256-734-1431 or email kholmes@cullmanswcd.com.
This project was partially funded by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management through a Clean Water Act Section 319(h) nonpoint source grant provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – Region 4.Â
