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Indiana

clean-up at the USDA Columbia, Indiana service centerJune Floods Destroy Fields and Property
After three days of record breaking rainfall and flooding in Indiana, NRCS and other key State office staff visited the flooded-out Columbus USDA Service Center.  “It’s an incredible mess,” said Indiana NRCS State Conservationist Jane Hardisty.  "Mud is everywhere and we’ve lost equipment and supplies."

 
Massachusetts

Massachusettes NRCS State Conservationist Christine Clarke (center) joins federal, state and local partners in cutting a ribbon celebrating the Sesuit Creek projectNRCS and Partners Celebrate Restoration of Sesuit Creek Saltmarsh
Federal, State and local officials joined Cape Cod residents in celebrating the completion of a $1.5 million, multi-year project to restore a salt marsh and fish passage for migrating herring on Cape Cod.  After remarks by dignitaries and awards to project leaders, a ribbon was cut on a bridge over a new box culvert that will improve tidal exchange and enhance upstream saltmarsh ecosystem health in Sesuit Creek.
Nebraska

Nebraska NRCS district conservationist Dennis Schroder Watershed and Flood Control Structures Prevent Flooding in Nebraska County
(from KGIN-TV/KOLNKGIN.com) Nebraska NRCS district conservationist Dennis Schroder credits extensive watershed and flood control structures in Nebraska County with limiting the flooding there.  "These things are holding back and limiting the flow of millions of gallons of water," Schroder said.

 

 

 

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Evan Sullivan -- Conservation Assistant & NRCS Earth Team VolunteerEvan Sullivan -- Conservation Assistant & Earth Team Volunteer
Evan Sullivan cares deeply about the environment.  In August 2007, he put that commitment into practice by becoming an Earth Team volunteer with the NRCS in Amherst, Massachusetts.  The high school junior quickly became popular with the Massachusetts NRCS staff.  And his experience with the Earth Team solidified his resolve to pursue a career in environmental protection.
 

 

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new LANDCARE bookmark LANDCARE Bookmark Available Soon
A new LANDCARE bookmark will soon be available from the NRCS LANDCARE publications distribution facility.  A national directive will be published as soon as the bookmarks are actually available for ordering by calling  1-888-LANDCARE (1-888-526-3227) or via email to landcare@usda.gov.  To see an enlarged image of the book mark click the image on the left.
 

 

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NRCS East Region Assistant Chief Richard CoombeEast Region Assistant Chief Richard Coombe Attends International Water Quality Credit Trading Conference
NRCS East Region Assistant Chief Richard Coombe was a panelist and participant at the recent global conference for market-based water conservation efforts.  Hear his thoughts on the conference.

 

 

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trace prarieNational Pollinator Week
On April 14, 2008, Secretary Ed Schafer signed a proclamation making June 22 – 28, 2008, National Pollinator Week.  He called upon the people of the United States to join him in celebrating the vital significance of pollinators to agriculture and to public lands.  He also noted the Department's conservation assistance to farmers and ranchers and its management of ecosystems providing valuable pollinator habitats throughout the Nation.

 

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NRCS Directives for the Week of June 15, 2008

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This photo depicts a January 1941 SCS poster, Secured Soil Is Good Security located in the National Archives — reference # 114G-C-9613. (NRCS image -- click to enlarge) SCS Poster
This is an image of the January 1941 SCS poster, Secured Soil Is Good Security located in the National Archives — reference # 114G-C-9613.  (NRCS image -- click to enlarge)

NRCS This Week features a weekly historical photo and caption.  NHQ, districts, States, RC&D councils, and all other NRCS entities are invited to submit a historical photo of activities or individuals who have worked or are working for the agency along with a caption. 

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