West Virginia NRCS News and Views
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
November 2004
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Late October colorful sumac at the Marks family farm in
Gilmer County. Photo by Michael Marks. Click on photos to
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In this Issue:
Message from State Conservationist
By Lillian V. Woods
(coming soon)
From the Field
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An assortment of
activities from around West Virginia.
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2005 Conservation Programs Open
Through NRCS
Farmers can get an early start on conservation planning for next year's
farming operations.
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Knapps Creek Watershed Project 24
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Knapps Creek has had long term channel stability and stream
bank erosion problems. The NRCS, along with several partners, recently
completed the first demonstration phase of the first stream restoration
project of its kind in West Virginia. ...More
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Bermudagrass Scores Touchdown
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The Chapmanville High School football field, located in Logan County, was
covered by dead or dying sod. Numerous bare spots riddled the playing field. It
was not the green, lush turf that the school or community wanted. Thanks to the
efforts of school personnel, the coaching staff, the athletic association
and the NRCS,
the field was improved.
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2005 West Virginia CSP Watersheds
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On Nov. 1, Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman announced
efforts to enhance the quality of the Ohio River Basin by naming the 2005
watersheds for Ohio and West Virginia that are eligible for the Conservation
Security Program (CSP).
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West Virginia Conservation Partnership Conference
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The theme of the 2004 West Virginia Conservation Partnership Conference was
West Virginia Waters “Natures Gift.” The conference included a series of
workshops relating to water. "The watershed protection program is one of
those silent points of excellence in conservation," said Bruce Knight, Chief
of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, who was the event's opening
speaker.
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Jim Piper Retires
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Jim Piper recently retired after over 33 years of service. From December
1999 to October 2004 he was the Assistant State Conservationist for
Operations and the Farm Bill in the West Virginia State Office in
Morgantown.
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Kimball African American WWI Memorial
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The first memorial to honor these solders was
completed and dedicated in 1928 in Kimball. The restored memorial will
provided the community with a gathering place and is expected to bring
tourism to the now economically depressed area.
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Flood Structures Keep Homes Dry
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The widespread flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane
Ivan could be one of the most expensive disasters in West Virginia's
history. Governor Wise took a helicopter tour of flood-ravaged areas on
September 21 and said the damage is as bad as any he's ever seen—and in some
cases, worse. It could have been worse.
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Bits and Pieces
Miscellaneous information
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Digital Photo Tip
Microsoft Photo Editor is a basic imaged editing program that is part of
Office Tools. MS Photo Editor is easy to use and is handy for basic photo and
image manipulation tasks such as resizing and lowering the resolution of digital
photos.
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Personnel News
Changes, promotions, students made permanent, new
employees, reinstatements, reassignments, transfers, resignations, retirements
and awards.
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Upcoming Events
WV Conservation Partnership's Monthly Report
The latest news sent out by the WV Conservation Agency.
To submit news items for the February News and Views,
please send an e-mail message to
Carol
Lagodich
The Natural Resources Conservation Service provides leadership
in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain and improve our
natural resources and environment.
NRCS West Virginia State Office
75 High Street Room 301, Morgantown, WV 26505
304-284-7540 | fax 304-284-4839
http://www.wv.nrcs.usda.gov/
Lillian Woods, State Conservationist
NRCS field offices are located throughout West Virginia
Visit
http://www.wv.nrcs.usda.gov/contact/ for addresses and phone numbers.
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