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SunStar January 17, 2021 THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Davao Region (DENR-Davao) started its birdwatching and counting activities in the different municipalities of the region to obtain information on its population and monitor the condition of the wetlands in the region. In a press release, DENR-Davao, through its Protected Area Management and Biodiversity Conservation Section (PAMBCS), commenced with its activity as part of the Annual Asian Waterfowl Census (AWC) for migratory birds. "This activity aims to obtain information on the population of migratory ...

-USDA WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture released the final rule for its Regional Conservation Partnership Program. The rule updates USDA’s partner-driven program as directed by the 2018 farm bill and integrates feedback from agricultural producers and others. “The Regional Conservation Partnership Program is a powerful program that enables us to co-invest with partners on win-win solutions that benefit agriculture and natural resources,” said Kevin Norton, acting chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. “The final rule contains some minor adjustments m...

Event has passed Virtual Caffeine & Cover Crop Event, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., online. Presented by Delaware Soil Health Partnership, Sussex County Conservation District & USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Keith Berns of Green Cover Seed to discuss crop diversity, rotation & species. For more information or to register go to sussexconservation.org/events.  Event Details:

NRCS to honor top volunteer at Virtual Forage Conference Published Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, 3:43 pm Join AFP's 100,000+ followers on Facebook Purchase a subscription to AFP | Subscribe to AFP podcasts on iTunes News, press releases, letters to the editor: augustafreepress2@gmail.com Keith Thomas, Earth Team Volunteer. Photo courtesy USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service will recognize Virginia’s top Earth Team volunteer Keith Thomas at the Virginia Forage and Grassland Council Winter Forage Conference. Thomas is receiving the Outstanding...

MARTINSBURG — Recognized for his lifetime of conservation efforts in the Eastern Panhandle, Morgan County Conservationist James Michael received the Carroll Greene Award for doing “outstanding job promoting wise conservation practices” in his district. Presented by the West Virginia Association of Conservation Districts, Michael was chosen for his ability to make connections, his follow through on big projects and ideas, as well as the number of legislative impacts he has had in an effort to better West Virginia’s natural resources, according to a press release sent to The...