News & Updates

November 2023

Important

Dates

Dec. 13 • Soil Health Workshop

Dec. 15 • CSA Deadline

Dec. 25 • SCD Closed (Christmas Day)

Jan. 1 • SCD Closed (New Years Day)

Jan. 15 • SCD Closed (MLK Jr. Day)

Jan. 16 • Soil Health Workshop

2023 Sussex County Conservation Poster Contest Winners Announced

Sussex Conservation District (SCD) recently recognized winners of the annual conservation poster contest. Posters were judged on the 2023 theme, "One Water." SCD received 162 entries across five grade categories; over 117 entries were received in the 4-6 grade category. Digital posters were accepted in grade categories 7-9 and 10-12.

FREE

Soil Health Workshops

Dec. 13

Inputs & Planning

Presentations:

Utilizing Cover Crops to Offset Fertilizer Inputs for Corn on Sandy Loam Soils

Joseph Haymaker, Virginia Tech

Choosing a Cover Crop Species

that Works for Your Farm

Tim Woodward, Cofounder

Virginia Seed Company

Soil Health, Cover Crops and

Your Farm Business Plan

Nate Bruce, Farm Business Management Specialist, UD Cooperative Extension

Jan. 16

Precision Ag Equipment

Speakers:

Lucas Criswell

Farmer, Lewisburg, PA

Jim Hoorman

Owner, Hoorman Soil Health Services

Chris Morrison

Precision Ag Specialist, Hoober Inc.

Stormwater Updates

2024 Conservation Stewardship Awards

DEADLINE: DEC. 15!

Entries for the 2024 Conservation Stewardship Award are now open!

Now in its third year, the Conservation Stewardship Award recognizes organizations that exceed sediment and stormwater regulations.

Through recognition and appreciation of these organizations, we hope to catalyze future voluntary conservation and encourage residents to choose conservation-focused organizations

Learn More

Equipment News

Irons Lane Drainage Improvement

Before and After -- A degraded portion of the St. George's Tax Ditch along Irons Lane in Dagsboro has a new look. SCD's Equipment program recently installed a 36'' perforated pipe system to prevent erosion, address groundwater issues, and adjacent property safety concerns. This project helps keep sediment out of the Inland Bays and addresses prior maintenance issues for the tax ditch.

Funding for this project was provided by Rep. Ron Gray and the Resource Conservation and Development Program.

Partner News

Restore wet, unproductive land to beneficial wetlands

(Editor's note: Elena Stewart is an easement program manager for NRCS-Delaware.) Wetlands play a vital role in both the environment and our lives. They protect plants and provide habitat for wildlife, including endangered or threatened species.