In 2012, Indiana farmers adopted cover crops that helped stop 5,695 tons of soil from reaching waterways each year. 9 years later, Prairie Creek scored 50 and was removed

Prairie Creek in Indiana was once considered unable to support healthy aquatic communities. In 2006, the state added the stream segment to its Clean Water Act Section 303(d) List of Impaired Waters for impaired biotic communities.

A watershed management plan completed in 2012 led to agricultural and urban improvements across the South Fork Wildcat Creek watershed. Cover crops were among the main practices implemented on or near Prairie Creek.