The Economic Times

In 2012, Indiana farmers adopted cover crops that helped stop 5,695 tons of soil from reaching waterways each year. 9 years later, Prairie Creek scored 50 and was removed

Prairie Creek in Indiana was once impaired for aquatic communities. A watershed management plan implemented in 2012 led to significant improvements. Cover crops were a key practice reducing sediment loads in the stream. Monitoring showed biological integrity scores increased substantially over time.