Testimony highlighted possible applications of biochar for poultry bedding and lake remediation: using biochar in poultry houses to lock phosphorus and biochar 'socks' for lake nutrient adsorption, with industry noting trials and research to back claims.

Commissioners said fabrication and installation contracts are in hand and staff expect delivery of nutrient-separating baffle boxes and biopods in mid-August; the work is tied to a multi-hundred-thousand-dollar grant and a draft final report being filed with state reviewers.