Conservation Clip List for Friday, March 10th, 2023
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The U.S. Department of the Interior announced several new steps to restore wild and healthy populations of American bison and the prairie grassland ecosystem.
Farmers are invited to share their thoughts on cover crops in an online survey. Data collected from this survey will help guide research, communications, seed development, and more.
No-tillers often struggle with losing a large portion of their applied fertilizer. With soil microbes, farmers can increase the efficiency of the fertilizer in their systems and cut back on costs.
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Foundation is pleased to announce that the EPA Historically Underserved Farmers Grant application period is now open.
A new study suggests that reducing forest fire severity in the next few decades could make all the difference for future generations of trees in the West.
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering up to $70 million in cooperative agreements with entities for two-year projects that encourage participation in NRCS programs, especially in underserved communities and among urban and small-scale producers.
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Resource Conservationist, NRCS District Conservationists, and Florida County Foresters will present program updates and answer questions for all invited area landowners, contractors, and forestry consultants.
The Oswego County Soil and Water Conservation District welcomes gardeners to its 52nd annual spring tree and shrub sale. From hardwoods and evergreens, to flowers, fruits, shrubs and miscellaneous conservation items, there are a wide variety of items available for purchase.
The community puts a special focus on helping its pollinators and on Saturday celebrated with their annual Pollinator Palooza. The palooza featured family activities, visits with pollinator experts, and a seed-sharing library.
Private lands coordinator with North Dakota Game and Fish says agricultural producers should think about cultivating grassland for wildlife so those animals can rebound from the winter.
The University of Illinois completed a study using a combination of USDA reports and satellite images and found that in the past 10 years, the number of acres with cover crops tripled — from 1.8% to 7.2%.
The Clinton County Conservation District will be hosting a workshop on March 28 to answer private landowner questions about permitting, construction impacts, wetland restoration and more.
Approximately $110 million was awarded to 86 projects across New York through two grant programs to improve water quality across the state. Awardees include Cortland, Allegany, Chautauqua, and Ontario County Soil and Water Conservation Districts.
In California’s far northeast Plumas County, community college students will soon have a rare opportunity: earn a bachelor’s degree and learn skills that could help protect their rural region from destructive wildfires.
Indiana educators are encouraged to apply for the 2023 Natural Resources Teacher Institute, a week-long immersive professional development program to provide educators with the knowledge and tools to effectively teach their students about forest ecology, research, and management.
Montana’s state forestry programs topped 31,000 acres last year, topping the acreage from 2022 as the state pushes to increase the pace and scope of forest management.
The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications this month for the 2023-2024 round of grant funding for urban and community forestry projects in the Evergreen State.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Illinois is now accepting additional applications for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. Applications that meet eligibility and are received by March 17 will be considered for Fiscal Year 2023 funding.
Colorado producers interested in Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) or Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) funding can now apply. These funds will expand access to financial and technical assistance for producers to advance conservation on their farm or forest land.
A team of Clemson University researchers has found soybean crop performance improved after planting cover crops during the fall-winter season in South Carolina’s clayey soils.
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