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December 08, 2008
Improving the Water Quality in the Mississippi Basin and the Gulf of Mexico
The Monsanto Company along with The Nature Conservancy, Iowa Soybean Association, Delta Wildlife and The National Audubon Society have announced a new effort to reduce nutrients and sediments in agricultural runoff and in general improve water quality in the Mississippi River Basin and the Gulf of Mexico.
"The Mississippi River (pictured)is an ecological treasure and an economic powerhouse," said Michael Reuter, who oversees The Nature Conservancy's Great Rivers Partnership, which was created to help advance conservation of the world's major river systems, including the Mississippi. "This new effort by Monsanto will help show how we can make farming and conservation in the Mississippi River Basin more compatible so that nature and people alike benefit from improved water quality and enhanced wildlife habitat."
"We're proud to work on this bold conservation initiative which we believe offers a sustainable vision for agricultural landscapes wherein farmers can support our world's growing needs for food, fiber and fuel in ways that not only preserve water quality, but also support diverse and abundant wildlife populations," said Jerry Steiner, executive vice president at Monsanto. "We believe this initiative can serve as an important stepping stone toward the goal of preserving natural resources and wildlife in the Mississippi River Basin for future generations."
"Farmers are emerging in key leadership roles through their investments, and by participating in the planning and implementation of practices that perform environmentally. It's our goal to support them and help them make meaningful progress," said Roger Wolf, Director of Environmental Programs at the Iowa Soybean Association.
"Delta Wildlife is pleased to join forces with Monsanto, The Nature Conservancy, and the Iowa Soybean Association to implement a large-scale project that will improve water quality in the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico," stated Bobby Carson, Chairman of the Delta Wildlife Board of Directors.
"Audubon is pleased to be part of this effort to foster a sustainable Mississippi River watershed for people and wildlife," said Roger Still, Vice President of Audubon's Mississippi River Initiative. "We are committed to engaging individuals to take action in their own lives to help address the water quality and habitat issues in the watershed," as reported by PRNewswire and published by CBS News Montana.
Posted by Stephen Betheil at December 8, 2008 11:41 AM
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