Farming for healthy urban tap water
Posted on Dec 4, 2015 in Case Studies and Articles |
| Title |
Farming for healthy urban tap water |
| Contributor |
ILEIA Center for Learning on Sustainable Agriculture |
| Author |
Daniel Moss |
| Content |
New York City’s water is kept safe and clean by an innovative cooperative agreement with farmers that benefits both the city and rural communities. The programme demonstrates that water utilities can go beyond applying traditional engineering solutions and pioneer innovative governance, management and financial arrangements with upstream farming communities. |
| Type of initiative |
Case Studies |
| Year Published |
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| Language |
English |
| Link |
https://www.agriculturesnetwork.org/magazines/global/wisdom-of-water/nyc-farming-for-healthy-urban-tap-water |