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Soil and Water Conservation in the News

Learn and Burn Workshop - Feb 26, 2022 (8am-4pm)

At North Georgia Technical College, Clarkesville, GA hosted by Chestatee/Chattahoochee RC&D Council, Inc.  For Landowners interested in prescribed fire, no experience necessary!  Registration closes Feb 18, 2022.

Wrens, Georgia Town Hall Meeting - Feb. 23, 2022 at 10 a.m

Update On Reduction of Fecal Pollution in Brushy Creek Watershed at Peggy’s Restaurant, 101 North Main Street, Wrens GA. 30833. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Donna McClellan – 706 554-5183 Ext. 3

Tree seedlings at no cost - Friday, Feb 18, 2022

The Clayton County Conservation District will be hosting their annual tree giveaway this Friday, February 18, 2022 to celebrate Georgia Arbor Day. Tree seedlings will be provided at no cost to the local community and they will be available for pickup from 10:00AM to 1:30PM at 2 locations.

State 2021 Conservationist of the Year

Robbie Faust owner of Bellflower Farms located in Dawson, Georgia has been named the 2021 Conservationist of the Year by the Georgia Association of Conservation Districts (GACD) for his outstanding contributions to natural resource conservation.

Walton County SWCD names Six Figs Farm as 2021 Conservationist of the Year

Six Figs Farm is located near Good Hope and owned by Mikkel and Sunday Antonison. The organic farm uses regenerative agriculture practices to grow figs, elderberries, and asparagus. They also raise ducks, chickens, and honey bees.

No-Till Drill Rental Program

If you farm in Burke, Glascock, Jefferson, Jenkins and Richmond County then contact Donna at NRCS (706-558-4307) to learn about Brier Creek SWCD rental program.

Sustainability First: New crop systems, technology help conserve Georgia's natural resources

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Videos

Weed Control and Irrigation Options for Your Home Garden by Towaliga SWCD, UGA Ext, NRCS

Breaking New Ground - Georgia's Education and Certification Program for Persons Involved With Land Disturbing Activities

NRCS - International Year of Soils September: Soils - Naturally!

Kids help us understand the importance of conservation

Georgia's Flood Control Dams: Saving Money, Saving Lives

Georgia Farmer Unlocks the Secrets in the Soil

GrassWorks Weed Wiper Demonstration at Limestone Valley SWCD Field Day

Pine Mountain Soil and Water Conservation District

USDA Announces Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP)

Soil: Don't Treat It Like Dirt

2014 Farm Bill Conservation Programs

NRCS EQIP Success Story

Farming in Metro Atlanta

Mathews Community Park Project video grant application - Walton County Soil and Water Conservation District

Unlock the Secrets in the Soil

Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)

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2015 News Releases

Pasture Management field day at the Greene County Expo Center in Greensboro, April 27, 2015

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2014 News Releases

New program will pay farmers to improve water quality in northern Wilcox County

Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission wins 2014 Dam Safety Award

Middle Coosawattee River clean-up results in cleaner water for Gilmer, Gordon, Murray, and Pickens counties

State agency targets voluntary improvements to agricultural water quality for North and Southeast Georgia

State targets voluntary improvements to agricultural water quality for farmers in Settingdown Creek Watershed

State targets voluntary improvements to agricultural water quality for farmers in Altamaha River Basin

Student Applications Now Being Accepted for 2014 Natural Resources Conservation Workshop at ABAC

Qualifying Period Now Open for Georgia Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor Races in More than 100 Georgia Counties

Public Meeting in Rochelle, Ga., February 10, 2014, to discuss pollution project slated for Cedar and Folsom Creeks

Free Small Farms Opportunity Workshop on Sapelo Island, Jan. 23

Georgia issues revised Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control

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2013 News Releases

Public Meeting Scheduled for Nov. 18 in Atlanta to Discuss Revised Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia

Public Meeting Scheduled for Nov. 13 in Savannah to Discuss Revised Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia

Public Meeting Scheduled for Nov. 7 in Cartersville to Discuss Revised Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia

Public Meeting Scheduled for Nov. 6 in Columbus to Discuss Revised Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia

Public Meetings Scheduled to Discuss Revised Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia

New Manual focuses on Management Practices for Georgia Agriculture

DeKalb County SWCD Erosion and Sediment Control Seminar and Expo

Georgia Small Farm Conference June 20 - 21 at Unicoi State Park

Notice to current holders of Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission land-disturbance certifications

Stephens County High School wins state environmental championship

Appling County High School teams place 1st and 3rd in regional environmental competition

Weed Management Field Day on April 2 in Eatonton

Coweta 4H Captures First Place at Regional Envirothon Competition

Berrien Elementary student Jaden Ford wins GACDS poster contest

Kyrishia "Kyri" Johnson sworn in as Clayton County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor

Erin Leigh Machado wins GACDS Poster Contest

John Redding inducted into GACDS Hall of Fame

Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District named District of the Year

NRCS District Conservationist Lewis Fokes honored by GACDS

John Woodard inducted into GACDS Hall of Fame

Georgia's House of Representatives commends Georgia's Soil and Water Conservation Districts

Dudley, Georgia, Indian Pow Wow

Broad River Outreach Grant

Carroll County Scholarship Award

Coweta County Conservationist of the Year

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