Buffalo River Watershed Alliance Petitions USDA to Exclude Manure Digesters from REAP Funding
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The Buffalo River Watershed Alliance, along with 42 environmental organizations, has petitioned the USDA to exclude manure digesters from funding under the Rural Energy for America Program. They argue that supporting these systems contradicts Congress's goals for rural economic development and environmental benefits, asserting that anaerobic digestion does not provide the expected advantages considered in REAP funding decisions.
Jan 20, 2026, 6:27 AM
