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Illinois Soil Conservationist Named No. 1 in His Field  
NRCS' Jim Gieker, recently named the best soil conservation technician in Illinois, delivers conservation programs and technical assistance to Brown County landowners and producers working to protect soil and water resources.


 

North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Project Turns Corner
Shearin and Scott McCoy look out the window of their Health Swamp Road farmhouse on what was once a cow pasture.   But now they are waiting for the geese to come home.

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NRCS Provides $3.2 Million for Natural Disaster Recovery in Utah
NRCS is providing $3.2 million in Emergency Watershed Protection Program funding to help restore natural resources and protect property damaged by recent flooding in Washington County, Utah.

USDA Announces Sign-Up for 2005 Conservation Security Program
USDA announced that the 2005 sign-up for the Conservation Security Program will be March 28 to May 27 in 220 watersheds nationwide. These watersheds represent more than 185 million acres in every state and the Caribbean area. The 2005 CSP sign-up includes the 202 watersheds announced by USDA on Nov. 2, 2004, and the 18 pioneer watersheds from the fiscal year 2004 sign-up.

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.

NRCS China Technology Exchange
The NRCS International Programs Division, the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, and the People’s Republic of China, Ministry of Agriculture recently completed a technology exchange to share ideas and concepts and provide better understanding of the importance of land management techniques (fertilizer and compost additions) for maintaining soil productivity and sustainable land use. 

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.