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Florida

repairing Loop canal banks eroded from the hurricane preventing further damage to homes along the waterwayThe following requires Windows Media Player. 

Help for Homeowners in the Miami-Dade Area
In the aftermath of 2005 Hurricane Wilma, homes along the Loop Canal in the Miami-Dade area were in danger.  Through the Emergency Watershed Protection program, NRCS helped State and local government repair damage from winds, flooding, and subsequent dredging.  By removing debris (primarily trees and other vegetative debris) from 120 miles of canals and repairing canal banks eroded from the hurricane, further damage to homes was prevented.

 

New Jersey

fishing on the Musconetcong River (photo courtesy of the New Jersey Department of Natural Resources -- click to enlarge)NRCS Assistance for the Musconetcong River
NRCS conservationists recently met with local officials in Bloomsbury, New Jersey, to explore options for a fish passage at the Finesville Dam located on the Musconetcong River between Pohatcong and Holland townships.

 

 

Texas

5,000 science teachers and group facilitators attending the CAST 2008Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST) 2008
Approximately 5,000 science teachers and group facilitators recently attended CAST 2008 hosted by the Science Teachers Association of Texas at the Fort Worth, Texas, Convention Center.  During the three-day, largest-ever attended show in its 51-year history, science teachers gathered new teaching materials and resources from NRCS and 252 other exhibitors to bring back to their classrooms.

 

 

 

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 New History of Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting
The new History of Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting has been posted on the NRCS History Articles Web page.  History of Snow features maps and some great old photos, as well as interviews with some of the snow survey pioneers from USDA.  Their story is quite an adventure!
 

 

 

 

 

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The NRCS 2009 Soils Planner Field Indicators of Hydric Soils in the United States will soon be distributed to State and national technology support centers soils staff.  The planner focuses on NRCS’ interagency efforts to produce a coordinated system of identifying wetland soil features, or hydric soil indicators.  These common indicators enable us to better protect our Nation’s wetland resources.  While supplies last, additional copies can be ordered from 1-888-LANDCARE after January 1, 2009. 

For the past several years, the NRCS Soils Division has produced educational soils planners that highlight some aspect of the study of soils for use by students, teachers, and soil science professionals.

 

 

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NRCS geospatial techniciansUpdated Geospatial Data Manual Available Online
NRCS has updated and released the Manual for Managing Geospatial Data for use by USDA Service Center agencies.  The updated manual, dated September 2007, replaces the February 2003 version.  The USDA Service Center agencies and partners have established an enterprise geospatial system to manage geospatial data in support of the Department’s programs.

 

 

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Debbie Eagle -- Oklahoma Earth Team VolunteerDebbie Eagle -- Oklahoma Earth Team Volunteer
For the past three years, Oklahoma NRCS Earth Team volunteer Debbie Eagle has been answering phones, typing minutes, writing letters, making copies, doing mail-outs, and other secretarial-type jobs for the Tulsa district office. 
 

 

 

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Famous Depression-Era PhotoFamous Depression-Era Photo
(from CNN feature) Katherine McIntosh describes her experience as the daughter of the 32-year old Nipomo, California, migrant worker depicted in this famous 1936 Dorothea Lange photo.

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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Conservation... Our Purpose. Our Passion

The purpose and passion for conservation is shared among many.  It is shared between NRCS employees and partners who help people help the land. And it is shared by the landowners with whom we work. Our passion is manifested through the benefits derived from stewardship of private lands—benefits we all enjoy, such as cleaner water and air, improved soils and abundant wildlife habitat.

Learn about our stories, the stories of conservation made possible through a shared purpose, a shared passion and a shared commitment to conservation.

Meet Our NRCS Employees  New!

Three featured employees chosen to represent each NRCS region -- a cross-section of our workforce nationwide as part of the Conservation... Our Purpose. Our Passion. campaign.

    James Gillespie has spent more than 34 years helping conserve natural resources through his work as an NRCS employee and in his own personal agricultural interests   Eileen Jackson is a human resources specialist in Spokane, Washington    Jim Calhoun Resource Conservationist Albany, New York

 

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