Conservation Clip List for Friday, August 25th, 2023
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At the 78th conference of the Soil and Water Conservation Society, attendees gathered from around the world to learn and share about conservation projects, practices and research.
The last U.S. major spending package on agricultural issues, known as the “farm bill,” is set to expire in September. Lawmakers and interest groups are already wrangling to legislate the new major funding bill as the deadline approaches.
(Opinion) If we want to restore and ensure America’s beautiful spaces for generations to come, it’s important that we make conservation projects easier, not harder.
Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is making $150 million from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act available to help underserved and small acreage forest landowners connect to emerging voluntary climate markets.
David Murduck, a Champion teacher who takes part in many programs with the Trumbull Soil and Water Conservation District, said he always has been interested in nature and the environment. He has programs on bees and pollination for the annual Envirothon, and for other programs.
“We’re highlighting some of the actions people can take in their homes and yards to keep their environment clean and healthy,” says Erin Fuller of the Van Buren Conservation District.
Dr. Spivak has been formulating a recipe of sorts of the types of lawn grasses that still look and feel like a traditional green-grass lawn, but with added flowers to attract pollinators.
Each year the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) and the Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts recognize and celebrate individuals that dedicate themselves to the conservation and management of renewable natural resources.
One of the biggest concerns with this insect is that it has the potential to threaten honey production, native pollinators, and a number of crops in the state.
Coming into the 2023-24 fiscal year, Sheridan County Conservation District Manager Carrie Rogaczewski said the district plans to offer more opportunities for school-aged children to learn about water quality and conservation.
(Opinion) If this was your first time planting cover crops, I caution you to not write off cover crop use after one year. Don’t let the spring of 2023 color your vision for the fall.
The Osceola-Lake Conservation District recently received a $1,500 grant from the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program 2023 Outreach and Promotion grant program.
