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The Special Area Management Plan recognizes that one of the keys to conservation of the
Dragon Run Watershed is the preservation of the traditional uses in the watershed, including
agriculture, silviculture, hunting, fishing, etc. To promote these traditional uses, a study was
conducted to identify potential opportunities for sustainable natural resource-based economic
development in the watershed.
One of the recommendations highligted by the study is to create a partnership to
encourage the utilization of locally-grown soybeans in the biodiesel
of municipal school bus fleets. This effort would provide a boost to the
local soybean market while also promoting alternative fuels.
For more information about the progress of this initiative, please visit the Dragon Run Biodiesel Project site.
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Opportunities
for Sustainable Natural Resource-Based Development in
the Dragon Run Watershed
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