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Front Page: Your Weekly News & Updates
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Leadership award, Mifflin County Conservation District holds watershed meeting, PALTA honors Union County, Bay grant informational meeting, urban and community webinar, and food safety seminar.
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PACD Presents Leadership Award on Behalf of National Association of Conservation Districts
On May 9, PACD President Glenn Seidel (pictured on the right) presented the National Association of Conservation Districts Quality in District Official Training Award to Mike Flinchbaugh, Vice-chair of the State Conservation Commission, who accepted on behalf of the State Conservation Commission/PA Leadership Development Committee. The presentation was made during the State Conservation Commission meeting in Harrisburg.
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Mifflin County Holds Watershed Meeting
Through the 2016-17 Nonpoint Source Pollution Prevention Educational Mini-grant program, the Mifflin County Conservation District held a public watershed meeting on March 28, 2017. The meeting raised public awareness about watershed issues and received public comments on an update to the Watershed Implementation Plan for the impaired Upper Kish Watershed. Collaborating organizations, local residents, municipalities, farmers, and agricultural industry professionals attended this meeting.
Financial and other support for this project is provided by the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. through a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act, administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Photo caption: Photo provided by Mifflin County Conservation District.
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PALTA Honors Union County for Leadership in Conservation
The Pennsylvania Land Trust Association honored Union County with the 2017 Government Conservation Leadership Award for demonstrated leadership in the conservation of our special landscapes and critical natural resources.
Union County has provided leadership, support, and guidance for numerous conservation and restoration projects and has served as a true partner to the conservation organizations working within the county.
The award was presented on May 6, 2017, in conjunction with the 2017 Pennsylvania Land Conservation Conference in Lancaster. County commissioner John Showers and conservation district manager Bill Deitrick accepted the award on behalf of the county.
Photo Caption: From left to right: PALTA Executive Director Andy Loza; Merrill Linn Land & Waterways Conservancy President Susan Warner Mills; Union County Commissioner John Showers; Union County Conservation District Manager Bill Deitrick; Coordinator for Merrill Linn Land & Waterways Conservancy Geoff Goodenow; and PALTA President Jeff Marshall. Photo used with permission from Pennsylvania Land Trust Association.
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NRCS to Hold PA Bay Grant Informational Meeting and Workshop
As part of its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting proposals for competitive consideration of grant awards, up to $500,000 per project, for projects between one and three years in duration. Applications are due June 5, 2017.
On Thursday, May 18, 2017, the Pennsylvania NRCS is hosting a public informational meeting and workshop for those interested in the PA Bay CIG offering. Governmental and non-governmental organizations, individuals that are considering applying, and interested members of the public are invited to attend.
The informational meeting will provide general information about the CIG program and application process, and NRCS employees will be on hand to answer questions. If you are unable to participate in person, a phone-in number is available.
Following the meeting, a workshop will be held to provide specific information, feedback, and assistance.
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Urban and Community Webinar May 18
Tune in from noon to 1:00 pm on May 18, 2017, to learn how two conservation districts are reaching out to urban and community audiences. The Rockland County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) in New York is offering several citizen science-based environmental programs throughout the year. The Cuyahoga SWCD in Ohio publishes Stormwater Technical Tips and offers Toolbox Talks and other educational opportunities to small businesses in the area.
This webinar is free - just make sure to register by emailing NACD's Deb Bogar at deb-bogar@nacdnet.org with your name, title, district or business name, and state.
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Free Food Safety Modernization Act Seminar to be Held June 1
The Pennsylvania State Council of Farm Organizations (PSCFO), in cooperation with the PA Department of Agriculture, is holding a seminar to inform farmers and agriculture producers about their compliance requirements under the federal Food Safety Modernization Act, as well as tools for risk management.
This free event will be held June 1, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Zion Church Social Hall, 489 Valley Road, Tamaqua, PA 18252. A light lunch will be provided.
This seminar is being held with the acknowledgement and support of State Senator Dave Argall and State Representatives Neal Goodman, Jerry Knowles, and Mike Tobash. Please RSVP your attendance to PSCFO via email at xenobun@aol.com or fax 717-232-7005.
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Conservation Districts in the News
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Upcoming Events
Intro to Conservation Planning
(application period is closed)
May 16-18, 2017
Holiday Inn Harrisburg-Hershey, Grantville, PA
PACD/SCC Joint Annual Conference
July 12-13, 2017
Red Lion Hotel Harrisburg Hershey, Harrisburg, PA
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PA Association of Conservation Districts | 717.238.7223 | pacd@pacd.org | www.pacd.org
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