Hoosiers can offer input on the DNR Division of Forestry's 2015-2019 strategic plan at three public meetings in September. The plan can be accessed by visiting dnr.IN.gov/forestry. Click on the link for "Publications and Presentations."
Division Director John Seifert and other staff members will outline the plan, answer questions and take comments.
The dates and locations are:
- Monday, Sept. 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Indiana State Museum, 3rd floor Museum Conference Room, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis.
- Tuesday, Sept. 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Honeywell Center, Nixon Room, 275 W. Market St., Wabash.
- Wednesday, Sept. 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Cool Springs Education Center. The entrance to the center is located off of State Road 64, about 8 miles west of Huntingburg, on the left.
Annual Awards Applications Due Sept. 4
Applications for the following awards presented each year at the Annual Conference of Indiana SWCDs are due next Friday, September 4. More information and application forms are available at the links below.
The newest edition of the Purdue Forage Field Guide will be available soon and can be ordered with custom covers.
The guide is expected to be released in mid-November. The new edition of the guide is fully revised with updated selection information, nutrient management, pest management and more.
Copies can be reserved now and if you would like custom covers they must be ordered by September 28. Visit the Purdue website for more information on ordering.
Regional News
News in the Western Lake Erie Basin
NRCS to Invest More in WLEB Region
USDA-NRCS will invest an additional $5 million to help Ohio, Michigan and Indiana improve water quality in the western Lake Erie basin.
The funding is being available made through the EQIP and will allow NRCS to help farmers apply selected conservation practices shown to help water quality.
In addition to this targeted funding, NRCS is also leveraging partner investments through the new nation-wide Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) through a project benefiting water quality by reducing the runoff of phosphorous into the waterways in the western Lake Erie basin. NRCS is investing $17.5 million into this project - the largest investment in the first round of RCPP - which is joined by state governments and other partners.
New ISDA Webpage Showcases WLEB Progress
A new page on the ISDA website will showcase conservation efforts, rainfall, resources, and more regarding the WLEB region. Visit the website to learn more and share!
Now is the time to consider and submit resolutions for the 2016 Annual Business Meeting.
Please submit resolutions to be heard at the 2016 Annual Conference no later than Thursday, September 10, 2015. Resolutions received after 4 p.m. on September 10 will not be accepted.
More information and guidelines can be found on the IASWCD website.
Support IASWCD
Do you frequently make purchases on Amazon.com? You can help support conservation in Indiana by selected IASWCD as a recipient of AmazonSmile contributions when you shop on Amazon.com. Amazon will donate a portion of their profits to IASWCD at no additional cost to you. It's a simple way to support conservation in your day to day life!
Job Openings
Please email job descriptions, instructions for applying, and a deadline in a single PDF file to emily-neitzel@iaswcd.org to be included.
