Featured Volunteer:
Ken Nielsen
Location:
Crestview FO
Job Title:
Earth Team Volunteer - Media Specialist
Date:
April 2008
Ken Nielsen – Volunteer Media Specialist
Ken Nielsen has been involved with NRCS, as a news reporter, for the last 10
years, however, he became an Earth Team Volunteer on November 1, 2007. He was
employed with a local newspaper when he first became aware of the agency. Ken
has written many conservation related news articles about the positive impacts
that our agency has had on the local environment. Through his reporting, he has
helped educate the public in the many programs and services that we provide.
Erosion control projects, wildlife management issues, tree planting programs,
EWP and numerous other NRCS endeavors have all been highlighted in Ken’s news
paper articles. Ken has also assisted the District Conservationist on countless
news articles and media outlet interviews.
He has stated many times that he loves the work we do and it is great working
with us.
Since leaving the local newspaper he has started a web TV station. Ken has
covered and assisted our public affairs specialist with video coverage on
projects such as Deer Composters, Beach Dune Restoration, special RC&D projects,
and school outreach projects.
With Ken’s TV station, we have gained access to a media outlet that will
enable us to stay connected with our local community and beyond.
Ken Nielsen taking video in classroom
Last Modified 09/16/2008
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