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Washington

Washington NRCS graphic designer SuzAnne DeMaine stands beside one of a series of conservation public service ads that she designed and now in six locations throughout the Spokane International AirportNRCS Provides “First Class” Conservation Information to Traveling Public
NRCS in Washington recently teamed up with the Spokane International Airport and the Younger Agency to place – free of charge – a series of conservation public service ads throughout the airport that could reach an estimated 3.2 million passengers annually.
 

 
Wisconsin

Joe Schmelz provided technical assistance on the WHIP project (NRCS image -- click to enlarge)WHIP Project Tour in Iowa County
Wisconsin NRCS soil conservation technician Joe Schmelz was the featured speaker at a recent tour of the Big Spring Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) Restoration Project in southwest Wisconsin.  Joe provided technical assistance on the WHIP project. 
 

 

 
Vermont

traditional Abenaki garden (NRCS image -- click to enlarge)Vermont NRCS Celebrates 400th Anniversary of Lake Champlain
NRCS has been highlighting the agency’s many contributions to the conservation of Lake Champlain’s natural resources during a year-long festival underway to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the lake and its surrounding land and people.

 

 

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honeybee (NRCS image by William Skaradek)Farmer-Rancher Pollinator Conservation Award Deadline Near
Nominations for the 2009 Farmer-Rancher Pollinator Conservation award must be received by the NACD- North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC) coordinator by Friday, September 18, 2009.  The new user-friendly nomination form can be accessed at NAPPC Website. 
 

 

 

National Preparedness Month logoSeptember is National Preparedness Month, Plan, Stay Informed
National Preparedness Month (NPM) is held each September to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and communities.

 

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Nick Studebaker -- Washington Earth Team Volunteer (NRCS image)Nick Studebaker -- Washington Earth Team Volunteer
Earth Team volunteer Nick Studebaker describes his Earth Team experiences working with Washington NRCS State and district staff.  He talks about getting experience using ArcMAP, Toolkit, and working with GIS on an upcoming soil survey. 

 

 

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(USACE image -- click to enlarge)National Wetland Team
The National List of Plant Species that Occur in Wetlands is currently being revised by a National Plant Panel and 10 Regional Plant Panels composed of botanists and wetland ecologists from NRCS, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS). 

 

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 George Phibbs in the Beltsville, Maryland, Soils Survey laboratory in 1960Soil Survey Laboratory
George Phibbs in the Beltsville, Maryland, Soil Survey laboratory in 1960.  Laboratories assisted the Soil Survey in developing and implementing the new soil classification system.   (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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