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Maryland District Promotes Next Generation of Conservation Leaders
By Katrina Vaitkus Prince George’s Soil Conservation District (PGSCD) in Maryland is leading the way in educating the next generation of conservation leaders. Since joining the district in 1986 as an engineer, District Manager Steve Darcey has seen the district expand its programs to become more involved with the county’s youth. The district currently participates… [...]
Continue ReadingRCD of Greater San Diego County leads collaborative approach to battling wildfire
The Resource Conservation District (RCD) of Greater San Diego County will use funds from the California Department of Conservation (DOC) and the California Natural Resources Agency to further regional work on reducing local wildfire threats and impacts. The RCD was awarded $1.425 million from the California DOC this year as part of a block grant… [...]
Continue ReadingGrant SWCD and partners helping to restore New Mexico forestlands
As a single-person, part-time office, the Grant Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) has its work cut out when it comes to implementing on-the-ground projects, so the SWCD is partnering with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to undertake forest restoration in New Mexico. The timing couldn’t be better, as New… [...]
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