What Is HEAP?

The Horse Environmental Awareness Program (HEAP) is a coalition of federal, state, and local agencies, organizations, and individuals interested in educating horse people on Best Management Practices to protect the environment.

The efforts of the group are funded by educational funds available through the United States Department of Agriculture's Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP). 

The group has created an awareness video entitled "Good Horsekeeping - Managing Manure to Protect the Environment " (15 min.), plans a series of local workshops, and is presenting the Horse Farm of Environmental Distinction Award Program for Connecticut.

Additional information on HEAP:

• HEAP Program Information

Participating members include:

• Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection
• Connecticut Farm Bureau
• Connecticut Horse Council
• Connecticut Soil and Water Conservation Districts
• King's Mark Resource Conservation & Development Area
• University of Connecticut - Cooperative Extension System
• USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service

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