John Deppe grew up in the watershed. He and his family are continuing
a tradition of using conservation practices on the family farm.
His father put in terraces and practiced contour farming. The younger Deppe, along with
wife Joell and their sons, has added sediment basins and grade stabilization structures.
The family has built and renovated several waterways and practices rotational grazing.
"It's been a family thing," Deppe said of conservation practices. "I think it's important
because we're just here for a short time.
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