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Phil Anderson, of ReThink! Consulting, will present on "Local Projects: Influencing Producers, Community, and Resources." 

With the increase in Clean Water Indiana funds becoming available, Phil will help spur ideas when considering how your district can "rethink" projects and initiatives. These meetings will provide time to brainstorm new ideas and gather inspiration!

Hosted by IASWCD and ISDA, all eight meetings will be the same, so feel free to attend the one that works best with your schedule.

August 1: S-SW Region - NEXT WEEK!

Hornady Park, Petersburg

6-8 pm Central

August 8: S-SE region

Harrison Co Government Building, Corydon

6-8 pm Eastern

August 15: S-NE region

Muncie Sanitary District, Muncie

6-8 pm Eastern

August 22: S-NW region

Thorntown Public Library, Thorntown

6-8 pm Eastern

August 24: N-SW region

Putnam Co Fairgrounds, Greencastle

6-8 pm Eastern

August 29: N-SE region

Greensburg City Hall, Greensburg

6-8 pm Eastern

August 31: N-NW region

Rensselaer Carnegie Center, Rensselaer

6-8 pm Central

September 7: N-NE region

ParGil Learning Resource Center, LaGrange

6-8 pm Eastern

These summits will be held in-person and include dinner.

Cost: $25/person (includes pizza or sub sandwich dinner, venue and speaker fee)

Questions? Please contact an ISDA District Support Specialist or Amy Work, IASWCD.

NACD is pleased to announce the FY2023 Outreach and Technical Assistance grant program. In partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), NACD anticipates award of approximately $15 million in conservation operations technical assistance (COTA), Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) funding. Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM ET on August 6th, 2023.

NRCS and the Forest Service seek proposals for Joint Chiefs’ projects to mitigate wildfire risk, protect water quality, improve wildlife habitat, restore forest ecosystems and contribute to USDA’s efforts to combat climate change. Proposals must be submitted by Sept. 4 for fiscal year 2024 funding.

INDIANA (July 26, 2023) — According to a recent conservation survey, Indiana farmers have set a conservation record this year by planting an estimated 1.6 million acres of overwinter living covers. “Protecting our most vital natural resources is top of mind for our Indiana farmers and this year’s record breaking cover crop acreage is a testament to that,” said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Indiana's Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. “Through the implementation of cover crops and other conservation efforts, farmers are ensuring our land and water resources remain healthy and productive.”

October 4-6, 2023

French Lick Resort, French Lick, IN

Registration Now Open! Deadline August 30.

Tour and session descriptions, the full agenda and the hotel reservation link are now available!

WASHINGTON, July 18, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $7.4 million in 25 selected grants that support urban agriculture and innovative production. Selected grant recipients, including community gardens and nonprofit farms, will increase food production and access in economically distressed communities, provide job training and education, and allow partners to develop business plans and zoning proposals. These grants build on $40 million in projects funded since 2020 and are part of USDA’s broad support for urban agriculture through its Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP). Funding limits only allowed USDA to select the top scoring 10% of the applications reviewed. This year, USDA received more than 300 applications, which is twice last year’s applications.  

The 2023 Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program is providing up to $500,000 for Urban and Community Forestry investments that address the National Ten Year Urban and Community Forestry Action Plan (2016-2026): Goal 5 Improve Urban and Community Forest Management, Maintenance, and Stewardship. 

Interested applicants may start applying online or find more information at the grant portal here.

All proposals must be received by Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 5 p.m. ET. 

Aug 2, 2023

12:00 PM in Indiana (East)

Tune into this webinar as we hear from two speakers who discuss how lake physics and internal nutrient loading can create toxic blooms and how constituents are understanding and assessing HAB risk.

August 31

12 pm - 5 pm

Enjoy a day of golf and comradery with your colleagues and support the Indiana Agricultural Leadership Program. Bring your friends, work partners, and customers for a day of golf at one of Indianapolis area’s finest courses.

Now is a great time for all SWCDs to schedule your fall and early winter women’s learning circles. Women4theLand provides the support to make your circle successful!

Contact W4L Coordinator Heather Bacher (hbacher@women4theland.org)