Conservation INsight
January 5, 2022
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Special Thanks to this Year's
PLATINUM SPONSORS
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The countdown is on!
Over 300 are registered
for the 2022 Annual Conference of Indiana SWCDs
January 23-25
The Westin in downtown Indianapolis
Join us for a day and half of education, networking, and meeting new and more 'seasoned' staff who work in the world of soil health, water conservation and natural resource protection.
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For SWCD Supervisors:
SWCD TRAINING NEEDS SURVEY
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture and the Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts are evaluating training content and delivery methods to provide a better experience for SWCDs. The responses to this survey will help to inform future training opportunities for districts. Please be on the look out for multiple ways to provide feedback, including at the IASWCD Annual Conference and at the button below.
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Indiana District Delegate Registrations are due by January 14
Annual IASWCD Business Meeting
Tuesday, January 25
The Westin Indianapolis
Each Soil and Water Conservation District in good standing (fully paid annual dues) with the Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Inc. will have the opportunity to have one SWCD Supervisor delegate participate in the Annual IASWCD Business Meeting. The vote of the district will be cast by the delegate or the alternate.
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IASWCD 2022 Legislative Preview
Wednesday, January 5
12 pm (EST)
IASWCD is preparing for the Annual SWCD Conference, as well as the next Indiana legislative session. To help us prepare for the Legislative Breakfast at Annual Conference and the legislative session, IASWCD will be hosting this lunchtime webinar with Cresswell Hizer. This session will be recorded for those that cannot attend, but we hope you can join us in real-time to get your questions answered. Registration required to receive the Zoom link.
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Conservation Cropping Systems Initiative News
View CCSI's lastest newsletter with upcoming Soil Health Events at the button link below.
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Urban Soil Health Program News |
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Soil Health in high tunnels – workshops
- Virtual series – kicks off Friday, January 14. For ICP staff and growers.
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Register: bit.ly/soil-health-high-tunnels
- Fridays, 9-10am Eastern
- (see flyer and details at right)
Highlights of cover cropping with two diverse vegetable farms.
Register for our next Urban Updates call: January 11
9 – 10:30am Eastern
Newsletter – SIGN UP
Add your email to hear about events and resources.
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SPRING SERIES
Learn about soil health in high tunnels.
FRIDAYS, 9-10am Eastern
- January 14 (virtual) - Soil health in high tunnels intro and foundations
- February 18 (virtual) - Soil microbial ecology and soil health science in high tunnels.
- March 18 (virtual) - On the ground example
- April - Earth Week - regional in person sessions (19th-22nd)
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Forestry Notes
FN is a monthly publication produced by NACD in collaboration with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters. Each edition includes prime examples of district-led forestry projects and partnerships focused on finding and implementing solutions to modern forestry challenges.
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2022 IDEA Membership
Membership in the Indiana District Employee Association is now open for 2022.
$25/person
Membership form and fees due March 31, 2022
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Indiana Agriculture Insider newsletter |
Clean Water Indiana Training Funds Available
CWI Training Funds for SWCD supervisors and staff for trainings that occur between March 16, 2021 and March 15, 2022 will be available in the form of reimbursements and are reserved for training registration fee reimbursements only. The application can be found on Conservation Link, or requested through the cleanwaterindiana@isda.in.gov or your DSS. Applications should be submitted to cleanwaterindiana@isda.in.gov.
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Make a Real Difference Update
IDEM has worked side by side with numerous locally led watershed groups to help improve water quality. IDEM Clean Water Act grants and funds from a variety of innovative partnerships have helped clean up our rivers and streams by increasing education, developing effective water quality improvement plans, and helping individual landowners manage their land in ways that benefit our waterways. Over time, these projects have led to measurable improvements in water quality in our rivers, streams, and lakes. Read these case studies to learn more about what has been accomplished by working together and how these small actions have led to big changes. Check back often as we report on more successes of the people and the projects that are making a difference in the quality of water across Indiana.
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2022 Soils Planner
The USDA Soil and Plant Science Division is pleased to announce that the 2022 Soils Planner is now available. This highly educational, calendar-style planner is provided free to the public while supplies last. Individual copies can be ordered from the NRCS Distribution Center website.
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USDA Invests Nearly $5 Million in Wetland Mitigation Banks
USDA has awarded nearly $5 million in grant funding for the Wetland Mitigation Banking Program (WMBP), a grant program that supports the development of mitigation banks for the restoration, creation or enhancement of wetlands to compensate for unavoidable impacts to wetlands at another location.
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January 4, 2022 - Jerry Raynor, State Conservationist for Indiana’s USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced today they are continuing to accept applications to restore, protect and enhance wetlands throughout the state. Dollars are still available for private landowners and Indian tribes through the Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE) program. While applications are accepted on a continuous basis, February 28 will be the second-round application date to be considered for funding this year. Eligible landowners can choose to enroll in a permanent or 30-year easement.
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State Board of Accounts' Special District Bulletin
View this SBOA December Issue Special District Bulletin where you can find information regarding Audit Preparation, Year End Duties, Monthly and Annual Engagement Uploads and more!
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Healthy Minds,
Healthy Lives
AgrIInstitute
joins with
Indiana Rural Health Association
to offer 23 workshops across the state of Indiana in 2022 to raise awareness and reduce stigma about mental health, mental illness, and suicide prevention
Registration is open for the
February Workshops
Free to attend, but you must be registered.
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Still Time to apply for ALP Class 20
Indiana Agricultural Leadership Program
Class 20
Applications DUE Jan 21
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Job Postings :
Current list of Conservation Job Opportunities now posted on the IASWCD website.
Note: Job Postings can be submitted to Amy Work at: amy-work@iaswcd.org . Please include job description and deadline to apply in a single PDF file or with a link.
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Upcoming Conservation Events :
January 5 - Legislative Preview
January 14 - Urban Soil Health - High Tunnel workshop
January 14 - SWCD Delegate Registrations due
January 23-25 - Annual SWCD Conference, Indianapolis
February 12-16 - NACD Annual Meeting
March 3-4 - Indiana Small Farm Conference
*As more events begin to take place in person, please check the individual hosting organization's website and/or Facebook page for the latest information on locations, guidelines and details. Thank you.
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