OOK A summary of sustainable agriculture in Chattanooga. A number of projects are now underway which aggressively address this issue. The goal is to solve agriculturally related water quality problems through the voluntary adoption of proven management practices. Constructed wetlands technology relates to sustainable development, agriculture, and industry because it is an alternative waste management strategy that is cost effective and based on emulation of a naturally occurring wastewater treatment system. Research and on-going demonstrations illustrate the potential of this technology for economically cleansing domestic and industrial wastewaters.
Many good projects are underway through the efforts of a number of agencies and organizations.
Those listed are only a sampling. The project demonstrates the effectiveness of a local coordinating committee involving federal, state and local organizations and the farm community in addressing local water quality issues. Education is an integral part of the project, which has actively involved citizen volunteers and farmers. Sampling domestic wells in cooperation with USGS and the TN Department of Agriculture. 6,070 acres of cropland and pasture treated with conservation practices in FY-93.