I am associated with the Cumberland River Compact which is a conservation group that focuses on issues involving one of the great rivers and it's tributaries running through TN and KY. Many miles of excellent fisheries that I truly love from Lake Cumberland to the end of Lake Barkley. They are one of 8 finalists in a contest through MillerCoors that will award them up to a $25,000 grant that will be used in one of their newest ventures to help sustainable farming in the area. I guess I'm kind of a tree hugger but I damn sure like to enjoy the outdoors so it's pretty important to me. I know many of you also care about our waterways and they would appreciate your vote...
It will take just a second b/c you have to enter your name/address/email but I would appreciate it.
Here's the link to vote for The Cumberland River Compact: http://rivernetwork.org/news/y...50000
Here's the message I received from them if you want a little more info: You all have been wonderful about supporting the clean water work of the Cumberland River Compact, so I wanted to let you know about this opportunity to really support our work with just a click of the mouse. The Compact is truly thrilled to be one of the River Network MillerCoors national grant finalists. But we need your help right now!
This is an online voting competition; the finalist with the most votes will win the $25,000 grant, while the runner-up will receive $15,000 and the third place winner will receive $5,000.
The Cumberland River Compact is one of eight finalists to receive funding on programs that focus on agriculture and water issues from the River Network & MillerCoors. The funding will go toward our newest effort, Sustainable Tennessee Farms. This program will provide tools for all types of farmers to aid in achieving a positive triple bottom line. Sustainable farms are profitable, promote environmental stewardship, and reduce grower and consumer exposure to harmful chemicals. This program pulls together conventional and organic farmers, local, state, and federal agencies, extension offices, and non-profits.
This program will reach hundreds of farmers, have the potential to impact tens of thousands of food production acres, and countless stream miles. The final product will be a methods manual farmers can use as a guide to gage their sustainability, learn how to achieve more, and register their farm as a pledge towards a better environment.
Voting is open from March 1 to March 26.
Vote now, http://rivernetwork.org/news/y...50000
Once your vote is cast help us spread the word. (1) Forward this message to your contacts and (2) Post a message to your status line and help recruit others
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