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Florida

(from left) Greg Hendricks and Bruce Wight in front of forestry exhibit (NRCS image -- click to enlarge)National Forester Conducts Forestry Training
NRCS National Forester Bruce Wight and Florida NRCS State Resource Conservationist Greg Hendricks recently conducted NRCS forestry discipline training in Kissimmee, Florida. 

 
Nebraska

(from left) David Howard, BIA Superintendent for the Yankton Agency Ben Kitto, Santee Sioux Nation representative Alvin “Bud” Twiss, and Nebraska NRCS resource conservationist Jane WilmesFour Tribes Sign WRP Agreement
Walthill, Nebraska, was recently the site of a 30-Year Wetlands Reserve Program agreement signing involving NRCS, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and representatives from the Santee Sioux, Winnebago, Omaha, and Yankton Sioux Tribes.
 

 

Washington

thanks to the technical and financial assistance provided through NRCS’ EQIP program, Mr. Keller has installed cross drains and culverts that have markedly reduced forest road erosion (NRCS image -- click to enlarge)Help for Washington’s Private Forest Lands
Washington NRCS resource conservationist Nick Somero has helped private forest landowner John Keller use Environmental Quality Incentives Program funds to curb erosion on his land. “Erosion adversely affects water quality in streams that run throughout Washington’s forests,” Somero says. “Additionally, water affects the load bearing strength of a road, and saturated road surfaces can quickly become deeply rutted or even impassable.”

 


 

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2009 NRCS Hispanic Heritage Month Poster, "Embracing the Fierce Urgency of Now."Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated September 15 through October 15 -- the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries — Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico declared its independence on September 16 and Chile on September 18.  Hispanic Heritage Month has been celebrated in the United States since 1974, when President Gerald Ford issued a Presidential Proclamation extending Hispanic Heritage Week into a month-long observance.  The theme for this year's Hispanic Heritage Month is Embracing the Fierce Urgency of Now.

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Read the President's 2009 National Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation.

Learn more about the NRCS National Association of Professional Hispanic Natural Resources Conservation Service Employees.

 

2009 National Disability Employment Awareness Month poster "Expectation + Opportunity = Full Participation"October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
The theme for this year's National Disability Employment Awareness Month is Expectation + Opportunity = Full Participation.  National Disability Employment Awareness Month is an opportunity to recognize the contributions and accomplishments of Americans with disabilities and to underscore our Nation's commitment to advancing employment opportunities for all our citizens.

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Read the President's 2009 National Disability Employment Awareness Month Proclamation.

 

 

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Missourin Earth Team volunteer Christa Kauble leads a story session at the at the second annual “Young Sprouts in the Garden” event in Springfield, MissouriMissouri Earth Team Volunteers
NRCS Earth Team volunteers partnered with the South Missouri Water Quality Project and several community organizations to organize the second annual Young Sprouts in the Garden event -- a fun-filled day for Springfield, Missouri area children and parents to learn about gardening, nature, and the environment.
 

 

 

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"Soil Quality for Life" is available as a banner stand or it can be printed to a state's desired sizeSoil Quality for Life!
Soil quality is the foundation for air and water quality, and life!  Training, technical documents, and promotional materials are available to keep tried and true soil quality concepts and practices at the forefront of NRCS conservation planning activities, while increasing State participation in dynamic soil properties projects associated with soil survey.

 

 

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Cover of the meeting proceedings for the 17th annual 1949 Western Snow Conference held in Denver, Colorado (NRCS Image -- click to enlarge)1949 Snow Conference
Cover of the meeting proceedings for the 17th annual 1949 Western Snow Conference held in Denver, Colorado, (NRCS Image -- click to enlarge).

NRCS This Week features a weekly historical photo and caption.  NHQ, districts, States, RC&D councils, and all other NRCS entities are invited to submit a caption and historical photo of activities or individuals who have worked or are working for the agency. 

 

 

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