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Texas Battleground Marsh Restored
Coastal America, a partnership of Federal, State, and local agencies and private organizations, recently presented Eddie Seidensticker, NRCS soil conservationist in Anahuac, Texas, with the 2004 Coastal America Partnership Award for his role in helping restore the San Jacinto Marsh in La Porte, Texas.

Watkins Mill Dam Rehab Project First in Missouri
Thanks to the NRCS Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Program and the State of Missouri, the Watkins Mill dam that creates a 100-acre lake in Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site is the first in Missouri to be rehabilitated.

Louisiana State University AgCenter Program and EQIP Inspire Positive Changes at Cattle Farm
A LSU AgCenter program recently inspired a cattle producer to make positive changes at his farm. David Watson manages about 38 cows in the rolling hills of St. Helena Parish.  To make improvements, Watson is relying partially on funds available from the Environmental Quality Incentives Program.

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NRCS Provides $6.9 Million for Natural Disaster Recovery in California
NRCS is providing $6.9 million in Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWP) funding to help southern California recover from recent severe storms and flooding. In Ventura County, two projects needing immediate attention are along Santa Paula Creek and the Santa Paula Airport where there is significant infrastructure damage. EWP projects provide sound erosion control measures that are economically and environmentally defensible.

2004 Accomplishments Report
This report highlights the progress NRCS made towards strategic goals and objectives during the past year.

NRCS Sends Employees to Afghanistan
From September 2003 to date, a half dozen NRCS employees have been selected and deployed for six-month details serving as ag advisors on provincial reconstruction teams (PRTs) in Afghanistan.

 

March is National Women's History Month
The 2005, Women's History Month theme, Women Change America, honors and recognizes the role of American women in transforming culture, history, and politics as leaders, writers, scientists, educators, politicians, artists, historians, and informed citizens.

Women Change America also celebrates the myriad ways in which the spirit, courage, and contributions of American women have added to the vitality, richness, and diversity of American life. In 2005, all previous Women's History Week and Month Honorees will be recognized and celebrated as we explore how Women Change America.  Your support of National Women's History Month will help NRCS create a better workplace for all employees.

Earth Day, April 22, 2005
We are asking our NRCS public affairs specialists and others to find out about Earth Day events in their States. As this year is the 70th anniversary of NRCS, the 20th anniversary of the Earth Team, and the Excellence in Conservation Award presentation on Earth Day, April 22, it’s doubly important to be aware of Earth Day events going on in the States. As soon as possible, please get your event information to Fred Jacobs, NRCS Conservation Communications Staff, rm. 6114-S, 14th & Independence Ave. SW, Washington D.C. 20250; 202-720-6794, FAX 202-720-1564. Thanks for your help.

The New American Farmer CDs Available
Preparing for the release of the second edition of The New American Farmer, SAN is liquidating our existing stock of The New American Farmer CDs. This collection of in-depth interviews with farmers and ranchers describes sustainable farm operations around the country. The New American Farmer details the effects of those practices on farm profitability, quality of life, rural communities and the environment. These CDs make great handouts at workshops, tours, and conferences. Call Mandy at 301-504-5236 or  san_assoc@sare.org to place your order.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD). 

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call 202-720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.