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Small Scale Farmer Tour a Huge Success
The Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation and Falkland Farms recently partnered with NRCS; Virginia Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service; Department of Forestry; and the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries to host the first Small Landowner Forestry and Wildlife Field Tour.

Utah May Endure Flooding
With Utah's snowpack nearly 120 percent of normal, one might think the State is in good shape for water this year. Unfortunately, some localities may find themselves with too much of a good thing.  So far, no flooding is forecast. But if rain and snow continue another five days or so, prolonging the runoff and adding to the snowpack accumulation, the stage could be set for floods in a few areas of northern Utah.
 

Endangered and Threatened Plant Species Identified at WRP Site
A two-year study of plant life at the New Jersey Conservation Foundation’s 9,400-acre Franklin Parker Preserve has identified 30 rare, endangered, and threatened species, or about 6.5 percent of the observed species. NRCS provided $5.4 million in financial assistance last year for the largest Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) project in the Northeast.

 

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Secretary Sends RC&D Report to Congress
Secretary Johanns recently sent the Report to Congress on the Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Program to Congress as required by the 2002 Farm Bill.  The report reflects the summary of the USDA program evaluation and recommendations by the Secretary for continuing the program. 


 

NACD Soil Stewardship Week 2006
The theme for the National Association of Conservation District's (NACD) Soil Stewardship Week – April 30 - May 7, 2006 – is Water Wise.  Whether you act as a conservation district volunteer, a county or State association official, a member of a conservation organization, a representative of a government agency, or a concerned individual, we can all can help share the important message of conservation stewardship. 


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NACD 2006 Soil and Water Stewardship Week Website

Earth Day 2006
Earth Day 2006 is only a couple of weeks away.  See what is going on in your State to observe this important day.


 

New SARE Bulletin Highlights Water Conservation Strategies
Long-term droughts in the Southwest, increasing water scarcity in the semi-arid Plains, and seasonal precipitation shortages throughout the South and Northeast are shining a spotlight on the need for conservation-oriented approaches to agricultural water use.
 

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