Conservation INsight
November 23, 2022
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2023 Annual Conference of Indiana Soil & Water Conservation Districts
NOVEMBER 23: LAST DAY FOR EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION RATE!
Visit the Conference Registration site for all the latest news
Now Posted . . .
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IASWCD: Executive Director Search
An IASWCD Executive Director search is underway. The Executive Director represents the organization, maintains and cultivates relationships with Indiana districts and community partners, under the supervision of the IASWCD Board of Directors. Resumes and cover letters are being accepted at ExecutiveDirectorSearch@iaswcd.org.
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Indiana District Showcase Award Recipients Featured in National Newsletter
The 2022 Indiana District Showcase Award recipients were featured in the National Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts' (NACD) national newsletter on November 15. A brief synopsis of each project and explanation of the award were featured. In response to the article, one district award recipient received a call from an out-of-state district asking more about their project. Go Team Indiana!
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The Districts listed below have registered Delegates
for the January 10, 2023 IASWCD Annual Business Meeting
(Deadline to register is December 30.)
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Boone
Carroll
Dearborn
Elkhart
Floyd
Hancock
Harrison
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Hendricks
Howard
Huntington
Jay
Johnson
Knox
Kosciusko
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La Porte
Lake
Porter
Pulaski
Shelby
Steuben
Wabash
Warrick
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CCSI Newsletter
NEW! Root Project Slides
and Now Hiring!
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CCSI Photo Library
Need photos for a presentation or newsletter? CCSI has curated a library of soil health and cover crop images from around the state readily available for download and use. Images will continually be added to the library.
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NACD Awarded $3M EPA Cooperative Agreement for Historically Underserved Farmer-to-Farmer Outreach
November 15, 2022 - NACD has been funded $3 million to administer a competitive subgrant program on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Gulf of Mexico Division. The division protects, maintains, and restores the health and productivity of the Gulf of Mexico in ways consistent with the economic well-being of the Region (which contains parts of Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, and Florida).
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NACD District Grants Program
What would your conservation district do with a Friends of NACD District Grant? Learn more here about past grantees and their projects, like the Farm to Table Camp the Valencia Soil and Water Conservation District held this year.
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Save the Date! 2023 IDEA Fall Conference |
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December 7 Training for SWCDs: AFR, $2k District Capacity Payment, Training Reimbursements, and GMS
12 pm (EST)
On December 7, ISDA staff will host a virtual training for SWCDs on the AFR, $2k District Capacity Payment, Training Reimbursements, and GMS. The session will be recorded. See flyer for agenda and details.
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District Support Specialist (DSS)
Monthly Update
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Newsletter: Riffles & Pools
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Indiana NRCS Announces FY23 General EQIP and Special Initiative Application Ranking Date
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana’s agricultural producers who want to improve natural resources and address concerns on their land are encouraged to sign up for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) through the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Dan Hovland, Acting NRCS State Conservationist for Indiana, announced that December 16 will be the EQIP application ranking date in Indiana.
While NRCS accepts EQIP applications year-round, Indiana producers and landowners should apply by the program specific ranking date to be considered for the current funding cycle. Applications received after the ranking date will automatically be considered during the next funding cycle.
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The People's Garden
People’s Gardens empower communities to participate in local food production and provide diversity and resiliency to the food supply chain. They also teach about the benefits of sustainable, local agriculture and how gardening can foster community collaboration, provide green gathering spaces, and benefit the environment.
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USDA Requests Public Input on Implementation of Inflation Reduction Act Funding
NRCS is asking for public input through a Federal Register request for information on implementation of more than $19 billion provided by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will use the investments provided through IRA-funded conservation programs.
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USDA Releases Nationwide Farmer, Rancher and Forest Manager Prospective Customer Survey
USDA needs your vital feedback to make programs more accessible, equitable and easier to use.
Are you a farmer, rancher or forest manager? Please share your vital feedback with USDA by taking a nationwide survey at farmers.gov/survey! The survey is completely anonymous, will take about 10 minutes to complete, is available in multiple languages, and will be open until March 31, 2023. The survey focuses on gathering feedback about the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Risk Management Agency.
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NRCS Honors American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month with “Three Sisters” by Derek No-Sun Brown
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), in honor of American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, has dedicated a poster with art from Derek No-Sun Brown, entitled “Three Sisters.”
American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month is observed from November 1 through November 30. During this time, NRCS celebrates and recognizes intertribal cultures and takes the opportunity to educate the public about the heritage, history, art, and traditions of American Indians and Alaska Natives.
The Indiana NRCS Office has posters to share with Indiana SWCDs and conservation partners. Every field office will receive a poster. If additional posters are wanted, please contact Brandon O'Connor at brandon.oconnor@usda.gov.
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Urban Producers, Public Invited to Attend November Meeting of Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
Release & Contact Info
Press Release
Release No. 0237.22
Contact: USDA Press
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) encourages urban producers, innovative producers, and other stakeholders to virtually attend the third public meeting of the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (Committee) on Nov. 29. This Committee will discuss recommendations it intends to submit to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to remove barriers to urban and innovative producers and increase access of urban and innovative producers to USDA programs and services.
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Conservation Outcomes Webinar Series
The bi-monthly Conservation Outcomes Webinar Series provides key findings, data, and tools to support producers and partners in pursuing voluntary conservation efforts across the nation's working lands.
View past webinars like "Addressing Water Quality Outcomes Through Nutrient and Water Management" and upcoming webinar dates and times at the site.
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USDA and Three Tribal Nations to Enter Historic Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Agreements to Support Working Lands Conservation
CREP Provides Critical Support to Landowners for Sound Conservation Practices
RAPID CITY, South Dakota, Nov. 17, 2022— Three Tribal Nations in the Great Plains are partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help conserve, maintain and improve grassland productivity, reduce soil erosion, and enhance wildlife habitat through the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP).
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Click on photo above for more information
about Indiana Envirothon
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2023 Thought Leaders Programs
A dynamic lineup of POWERHOUSE leaders
elevating Indiana Agriculture to the National and the International Stage.
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Your Strong Leadership is Needed
Today and Everyday
Being Prepared to serve in leadership roles for your industry, your community and your business is paramount. Invest in yourself. Learn alongside others from throughout the agricultural industry and take advantage of these robust training opportunities to "skill up" for your roles.
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Leadering Essentials: Leadership + Feedback, Radical Candor
December 6
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Leadering Essentials: Coaching for Success
January 24, 2023
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EPA: Mississippi River/Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia Task Force
Hypoxia Task Force Public Meeting
December 14, 2022, 1:30 – 5:00 PM ET
Registration is Open!
The 37th Hypoxia Task Force Public Meeting will be held at 1:30pm - 5:00pm ET on December 14, 2022, in-person in Washington, DC, with a virtual live-stream. The in-person meeting will be at the US EPA Ruckelshaus Conference Center, 1201 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC.
For in-person attendance, please register by December 8; for virtual attendance, please register by December 13. There is no registration fee for this meeting. In-person attendees may sign up by December 8 to make oral public comments during the meeting (instructions will be provided in your confirmation email) or submit written comments. Virtual attendees may submit written comments by December 8. Written materials received prior to December 8 will be shared with the Hypoxia Task Force in advance of the Public Meeting and materials received after December 8 will be shared with the Hypoxia Task Force at or immediately following the Public Meeting.
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Job Opportunity:
2023 Pollinator Poster Artist
Pollinator Partnership is seeking an artist to render the 2023 Pollinator Poster, this year focusing on “Climate Change and Pollinators: Little Things Matter.” To apply, please send a one-page narrative concept idea with a draft sketch to Reed Lievers at reed@pollinator.org by Friday, December 9, 2022
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Currents: White River Alliance Newsletter
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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*:
Nov 23 - Early Bird registration rate ends for 2023 Annual Conference of Indiana SWCDs
Dec 7 - Training for SWCDs (ISDA)
Dec 30 - deadline to register Voting Delegates for IASWCD Annual Meeting
Jan 9-10, 2023 - Annual Conf of Indiana SWCDs
*This is just a brief list of some of the events IASWCD is aware of happening throughout the state. IASWCD Conservation Events Calendar can be viewed here. As events sometimes have to pivot from in-person to virtual, we encourage you to please check the individual hosting organization's website and/or Facebook page for the latest information on locations, guidelines and details.
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