On February 1, researchers at the Jones Center at Ichauway and Auburn University premiered a short film entitled “Discovering the Value of Agricultural Wetlands” at the Crossroads Facility at the Jones Center at Ichauway in Newton, Georgia. The film, produced by Motion House Media, highlights the ecological value of wetlands located within agricultural fields.
United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) South Region Outreach Coordinator Charlie Grace has invited Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District (the District) Soil Health Coordinator Taylor Sinquefield to join the Georgia State Outreach Advisory Board.
On March 5, the Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District (FRSWCD) in partnership with Golden Peanut Company held a Soil Health Field Day on Dutch Ford Farm in Metter, Georgia.
The Flint River Soil & Water Conservation District is pleased to announce the 2024 Stewardship Week theme: “May The Forest be With You Always”. Stewardship Week will be celebrated April 28 - May 5, 2024. This is an annual celebration to promote natural resource conservation across various topics including soil, water, and habitat.
One of Flint River SWCD’s sponsored programs saw a new development in 2023. Skywater, a project plan to restore the water flow through Radium Springs, just completed its draft environmental assessment. In addition to funding, FRSWCD also contributes staff and volunteer time to the project.
July is #SmartIrrigationMonth! Follow along this month as we spread the word, and share the benefits of smart irrigation scheduling and so much more!
State Conservationist for the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia, Terrance O. Rudolph has extended the recently announced sign-ups for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program’s (EQIP) and Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) that utilize funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
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March 14, 2023
The Flint River Soil & Water Conservation District is pleased to announce the 2023 Stewardship Week theme: “One Water”. Stewardship Week, which will be celebrated April 30 – May 7, 2023, is celebrated each year to promote natural resource conservation across various topics, including soil, water, and habitat.
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