and our 75th Anniversary! Continue reading
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Wake Student Wins at Conservation Camp
The good ol’ summer time is time for conservation camp!
Over 85 high school students from across the state spent a week at the 2012
Resource Conservation Workshop (RCW) at NCSU. The teens spent considerable
time in the field learning about natural resources management. College
professors and natural resource professionals introduced a multitude of
conservation concepts and innovative methods used in the real world.
At the end of the week-long seminar, a culmination exam tested the
knowledge students acquired while also providing them an opportunity to win
cash awards and college scholarships.
Wake County’s Prakhar Naithani from Enloe High School in Raleigh, won $100
for a 3rd Place finish. Prakhar was awarded a full scholarship to attend
the RCW by his local Wake Soil and Water Conservation District. Prakhar is
a member of Enloe High’s state champion Envirothon team, Sub-Chronic
Exposure.
"RCW was great! I learned a lot that will enable me to help my team at the
2012 North American Canon Envirothon in July," said Prakhar. "This
experience has expanded my horizons and will help me decide my college
major and future profession. I’m grateful to the Wake District for giving
me the chance to go to conservation camp!"
register by July 13 the
North Carolina Trainings for Resource Conservation Professionals
Organic Production, Hoophouse Production
Monday, July 23, 2012 near Goldsboro
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 near Asheville
Thursday, July 26, 2012 near Pittsboro Continue reading
protects our water is one answer.
helps farmers maximize their resources is another.
the Walkabout Farm Vermicompost Project
Result:
The farm’s horse manure pile was reduced by converting barn waste to a resource, minimizing nutrient runoff and improving water quality in Middle Creek in the Neuse River Basin.
Filing for the elected District Supervisor position in Wake SWCD opened at noon on June 11, 2012 and closes at noon on July 6, 2012.
The Wake SWCD has 5 Supervisors – 3 elected and 2 appointed. Each serves for 4 years. 1 elected position is up for election this year. 1 appointed position is up for appointment/reappointment.
Appointments are made by the Wake SWCD Board of Supervisors and approved by the NC Soil and Water Commission.
Wake SWCD Board of Supervisors:
- William Cole (2008-2012) elected – term expiring
- Thomas Dean (2008-2012) appointed – term expiring
- Marshall Harvey (2010-2014) elected
- Jenna Wadsworth (2010-2014) elected
- Laura H. Parker (2010-2014) appointed
http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/farmers-market
the Friends of Wake SWCD is a sponsor of the 2012 market and on June 6, we will have a booth set up as the showcase sponsor organization.
Look for the market on Wednesday from 10am to 2pm in City Plaza on the 400 block of Fayetteville Street.The relocation to City Plaza on Fayetteville Street places the market at the core of downtown activity. Continue reading
Stormwater runoff is the biggest water quality problem facing the waterways of the United States. The Wake SWCD is working to protect Wake County’s land and water.
From the Garner-Cleveland Record and and News and Observer:
http://www.garnercleveland.com/2012/05/22/11289/school-tackles-environmental-threat.html
Tuesday, May. 22, 2012
School tackles environmental threat: $5,000 grant from Wake SWCD helps pay for stormwater project
By Sarah Nagem – snagem@newsobserver.com
GARNER When it rained, water rolled off the roof of Timber Drive Elementary School and washed over a small playground behind the building. Years of erosion killed the grass, leaving hard dirt as a play surface for kids.
Marilyn is the Immediate Past President of the Wake County Master Gardeners,
an Associate Board Member and Water Quality Technical Advisor for the Wake SWCD,
and an Advisory Board Member for the Friends of the Wake SWCD
A letter of congratulations from the County Extension Director:
USDA Seeks Peer Reviewers for Farmers Market Program
The Agriculture Department invites individuals to share their expertise in
reviewing project proposals for the 2012 Farmers Market Promotion Program
grants. Continue reading
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