Critical Area Plantings
After a long, wet winter the scars on the landscape are difficult to ignore. Torrential rains are becoming more widespread across the Midwest; heavy storms deliver 3-5" of rainfall in a 24 hour period and its effects can be seen all around the county. From urban residents dealing with stormwater issues to rural residents concerns about stream erosion and field erosion, these unusual rain events are becoming more frequent and causing damage to property. One of the ways farmers
