Tackling Harmful Algal Blooms in the Western Lake Erie Basin
Welcome to the Performance-Based Conservation Adoption Program
Innovative Solutions and
Tailored Incentives for
Farmers
The Western Lake Erie Basin faces persistent challenges from harmful algal blooms (HABs), which threaten water quality, aquatic life, and local economies. These blooms are primarily fueled by excess phosphorus runoff from nonpoint sources. Despite decades of conservation efforts, phosphorus loads continue to impair this critical waterbody, highlighting the need for innovative, results-driven solutions.
Program Overview
A bold new initiative, the Performance-Based Conservation Adoption Program, is launching in the Western Lake Erie Basin to directly address phosphorus pollution. This innovative program pays producers based on the estimated performance of the conservation practices they implement. Below is a quick overview illustrating in broad strokes how it works.
Program Team
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