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New CRP sign-up makes news at National Pheasant Fest
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forevers National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic in Minneapolis drew 28,855 people during the three-day event, which wrapped up Sunday in the Minneapolis Convention Center...
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Department says program saves money, cuts emissions
Energy conservation programs work, the Minnesota Commerce Department reports. The department says state-mandated conservation resulted in gas and electric utilities implementing measures that will sa...
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Planting Trees in the Spring of 10
The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit. -- Nelson Henderson Who enjoys planting trees? Well old people because they want to leave something useful beh...
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DNR’s Minnesota Conservation Volunteer magazine releases new app

A new application (app) released by the Minnesota Conservation Volunteer magazine brings four wild and natural Minnesota places to the touchscreens of iPad users.

July 02, 2012

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Minnesota Waters begins new partnership with Conservation Minnesota

Two non-profits devoted to protection of the state’s lakes, rivers and natural resources – Minnesota Waters and Conservation Minnesota – have reached agreement to continue their work as one organization. Just 20 days ago, the Minnesota Waters board of directors announced its decision to cease operations on May 19 and to complete the steps required to place the organization’s corporate status and brand in a dormant, inactive state.

June 13, 2012

Students win ‘Soil to Spoon’ poster, mural contest

"Soil to Spoon" was the theme of the Douglas Soil and Water Conservation District's (SWCD) 2012 Poster and Mural Contest for 5th and 6th grade students.

June 06, 2012

Area conservation group to host fundraiser dinner in St. Cloud

The Central Minnesota Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society will host its 22nd Annual Sportsmen’s Banquet on Tuesday, May 22 at the Kelly Inn-Best Western, 100 4th Avenue South, St. Cloud, beginning with a reception party at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m.

May 14, 2012

Eric Klimek wins groundwater fest logo contest

Eric Klimek wins groundwater fest logo contest On Wednesday, May 2, nearly 500 4th grade students from Douglas County area schools will participate in the 19th annual Kids’ Water Festival at the Runestone Community Center.

April 25, 2012

Conservation position available locally for summer

A summer apprenticeship position for a young adult, age 18 to 25, is available at the Douglas Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) through Conservation Corps Minnesota.

March 21, 2012

Sign-up starts for CRP farm program; biologist hired for Douglas County area

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a four-week Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general sign-up, beginning March 12, 2012 and ending on April 6, 2012. There are approximately 1.6 million enrolled CRP acres in Minnesota, with an estimated 292,000 acres set to expire on Sept. 30, 2012.

March 19, 2012

Conservation groups to host open house

The Douglas Soil Water Conservation District, the Natural Resources Conservation Service and Farm Service Agency will host an all-day Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) open house today, March 16.

March 16, 2012

Apply now for summer jobs with Conservation Corps Minnesota

High school youth may apply until April 20 for one of 130 positions available with the Conservation Corps Minnesota summer conservation work program.

March 03, 2012

Classes in Willmar train Master Naturalists

Do you enjoy learning about the natural world? If so, consider becoming a Minnesota Master Naturalist volunteer.

February 05, 2012

Deadline extended to sign up for Conservation Stewardship Program

The deadline for producer applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) has been extended to January 27, according to USDA's National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

January 19, 2012

Conservation on the farm: A way of life

In 1937, President Franklin Roosevelt delivered these words that undoubtedly still ring true today, “The nation that destroys its soil destroys itself.” For generations of Minnesota farmers, there is no choice between profits and the environment.

January 01, 2012

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Less than one month remains to apply for Conservation Stewardship Program

USDA's National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently announced that the deadline for producer applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) will be January 13, 2012.

December 25, 2011

Conservation Corps Minnesota accepting applications for 2012 program year

Conservation Corps Minnesota, which provides hands-on environmental stewardship and service-learning opportunities for young adults, is accepting applications through Dec. 2 for 150 AmeriCorps field crew leader and member positions in Minnesota and central Iowa for the 2012 program year.

By Staff Report , October 16, 2011

Sign-up period begins soon for Conservation Reserve Program

Linda Hennen, Executive Director of USDA's Farm Service Agency in Minnesota reports that Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has set general signup for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) to begin on March 14, 2011, and continue through April 15, 2011.

By Staff Report , February 05, 2011

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