At a time other states are struggling with funding sources for soil and water conservation projects, Steve Radcliff, President of the Missouri Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts feels very fortunate that Missouri has a dedicated tax to be used for rural conservation. And with that funding, Steve says they’ve been able to conduct a number of projects in Missouri that are making a huge difference. But the challenge is convincing people that there is still a need for soil conservation.
Missouri’s dedicated tax for conservation
March 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Work to be done in Ohio
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For Kent Stuckey, President of the Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts the first thing that comes to mind when you talk about issues to be addressed in the Buckeye State, Grand Lake St. Marys is top of mind, and for good reason. Kent says the the watershed as been designated as a watershed in distress, which means in two years, livestock producers will need to have a comprehensive nutrient management plan, but there are other things that can be done and that’s where the Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts comes in to play.
Exciting things taking place in South Dakota
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When you sit down and talk with Angela Ehlers, Executive Director of the South Dakota Association of Conservation Districts it doesn’t take long to get the idea they have a lot of projects going on. One of the biggest, according to Ehlers’ is the watershed restoration and treatment project, which includes treating the Central Big Sioux, which provides the city of Sioux Falls with their water. Another project that Angela’s excited about is one that not only benefits the state’s cattle industry, but wildlife too.
Conservation projects in Idaho, making a difference
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Steve Miller has been involved with Idaho Soil and Water Conservation Districts for a long time, but in that time he’s seen what conservation projects can do, and others, like the Idaho legislature are noticing too. To learn more, Brownfield’s Dave Russell sat down with the newly elected Secretary/Treasurer of the NACD while in Nashville.
A conversation with Shaun Sims of Wyoming
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Shaun Sims was elected President of the Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts back in November, and since then he’s been busy helping the 34 Conservation Disstricts in Wyoming deal with a number of issues. In a conversation with Brownfield’s Dave Russell during the NACD Annual Meeting in Nashville, Shaun said the word is getting out about the work they’re doing.
Placer Co. California RCD
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Katie Maloney with the Placer County California Resource Conservation District says they are involved in a number of program areas from agriculture and forestry to educational programs. But Katie tells Brownfield’s Dave Russell that it’s their forestry program that is a real success and that success brings awareness to the other programs.
Keeping Natural Resource issues at the forefront
February 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Even with limited funding, the Alabama Association of Conservation Districts has been able to work with landowners on various cost-share programs. But Noopie Cosby, Program Development Director for the Alabama Association of Conservation Districts says one of the biggest challenges is keeping natural resource issues at the forefront.
Helping protect Rhode Island’s water supply
February 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
For nearly 20 years now, the Northern Rhode Island Conservation District has been involved in helping protect the Scituate Reservoir, which provides most of Rhode Island with their drinking water. Brownfield’s Dave Russell talked with Gina DeMarco, District Manager about the project and how they reach out to homeowners and schools.
Ottawa Co. Ohio SWCD values partnerships
February 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Ottawa County (Ohio) Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) has seen their emphasis shift from predominately agriculture five years ago, to other areas, from urban to wetlands. And Carol Benner, Ottawa County SWCD Program Administrator says without partnerships it would be next to impossible to conduct the projects they are involved in.
Communications becoming key
February 17, 2011 By 1 Comment
As Chairman of the National Association of Conservation Districts NACD) Communications Committee, Jon Starns of Kansas recognizes the importance of getting the organizations message out. Starns says that means NACD will be putting available tools to work, communicating the importance of putting conservation on the land.
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