LCDC - Farm Family Health Vol. Pressures from urban development, possible contamination by pesticides, nitrates or fecal coliforms, and competition with other water users all contribute to the problem. Partnerships such as this among the farm community, research and educational institutions, and provincial and federal governments contribute towards informed farm representation in rural water quality and access discussions.
Initiatives are already under way.
These projects will also investigate processes to assess nitrogen management concerns, and create and implement farm-specific solutions. This cooperative effort will bring together practical and theoretical expertise, as well as the necessary financial resources, to find ground-water access, use and conservation solutions that satisfy all parties.