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USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
May  2005
In this News and Views

Message from State Conservationist

I want to thank all of you for the warm welcome and your hard work, persistence and great attitude in delivering quality service to our customers ...More Info.


From the Field

Little Kanawha RC&D Grant Writing Workshop Success, West Fork Agricultural Field Day, Mountain RC&D Projects ...More Info


CSP Public Meetings

West Virginia NRCS held five evening public meetings to introduce the Conservation Security Program (CSP) area landowners and operators. ...More Info

Knapps Creek Demonstration Project
The Knapps Creek natural stream restoration project is an ongoing demonstration project in Pocahontas County. Site 24 has provided a starting point to build upon and to increase the knowledge base of the natural stream restoration process. ...More Info

Partnership Leads to Conservation Project on Greenbrier Valley Farm

The NRCS WHIP program is included in a cost-sharing and conservation planning partnership to manage a Greenbrier County farm. The 1,000-acre beef farm includes sinkholes, limestone outcrops, and creeks that disappear underground--making it evident that below is an extensive cave system. ...More Info


2005 Grassland Evaluation Contest
The 2005 Grassland Evaluation Contest was held in Jackson’s Mill on April 8 at the Nelson Bean farm in Lewis County. ...More Info

2005 Landjudging

On Tuesday, April 26th, the Southern Conservation District and the Greenbrier Valley Conservation District held their 2005 Landjudging Contest at the Plant Material Center in Alderson, West Virginia. Eleven teams participated. ...More Info


9th Annual WV Envirothon

Over 200 Students from Across the State Compete in Largest Event Yet. ...More Info


WV takes a leading role with National Animal Identification System (NAIS)

Farmers in West Virginia are embracing the animal identification program, with almost 2,500 of them registering their premises over the past few months. The state has taken a leading role in moving forward with the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) by encouraging participation in its Premises Identification System.  Read more at:  http://animalid.aphis.usda.gov/nais/about/spotlights/WV_spotlight_0405.pdf (PDF 22KB)


A Partner in Conservation Since 1935

The Natural Resources Conservation Service marked its 70th anniversary on April 27, 2005. ..More Info


The Earth Team Celebrates 20 Years

earthteam logo Here are some questions to ask a volunteer. This will help us find the best fit for the volunteer’s interests. ..More Info

Bits and Pieces

West Virginia Farmers' Connections Guide 2004, Retired SCS employee writes about Childhood Days on Farm, National NRCS Publications Distribution Center shipping again. ..More Info


Useful Web Links

My.NRCS, Employee Personnel Page, TSP Open Season, Employee Assistance Program, 2005 Salary Tables...More Info.

Meet . . .

Herb Andrick, Greg Stone, and Bill O'Donnell. ..More Info


Lillian Woods goes to DC

Lillian Woods, West Virginia State Conservationist from 2002 to 2005, joined the staff of the Deputy Chief for Science and Technology in Washington, D.C. ...More Info


Congratulations, Marlene
Marlene (McDaniel) Menear, former editor on the MO-13 staff in Morgantown, was honored by friends, coworkers, and family members at a retirement dinner at the Preston County Country Club on Saturday, April 9, 2005. ...More Info

Lynn Shutts Retires

Lynn Shutts, Environmental and Biological Science Specialist in the West Virginia State Office, was honored on his last day of work on April 29. ...More Info

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Bridging the Gap Between our Differences, Promote Diversity ...More Info

Personnel News ...More Info


Upcoming Events  (PDF)...More Info


To submit news items for the August 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/

Ronald L Hilliard, West  Virginia 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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