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Conservation Clips is a weekly collection of articles distributed by NACD that provides our members and partners with the latest news in what's driving conservation. These articles are not indicative of NACD policy and are the opinions of their authors, unless otherwise noted. If you have a relevant submission or need assistance with accessing articles, please contact the NACD Communications Team.


 
By Michelle Lewis
4/18/22
 
Block Island Wind Farm in Rhode Island is the United States’ first offshore wind farm. The 30-megawatt, five-turbine offshore wind farm began commercial operations in December 2016 and generates enough energy to power 17,000 homes. 
 
By Brad Hooker
4/20/22
 
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is reaching out to conservation organizations to submit proposals for cooperative agreements that focus on climate-smart agriculture.
 
By Hannah Page
4/20/22
 
The Department on Agriculture has named senior staff positions in the D.C. office.
  
By Anna Phillips
4/21/22
 
President Biden will sign an executive order on Friday in Seattle laying the groundwork for protecting some of the biggest and oldest trees in America’s forests, according to five individuals briefed on the plan who spoke on the condition of anonymity because it was not yet finalized. 


By Libby Cunningham | Clarksville, IN | North Central Region
2/16/22
It’s all thanks to a competitive grant that’s been awarded to the Clark County Soil and Water Conservation District from the National Association of Conservation Districts. It will be used to fight invasive species at the park. 
 
By Edna Grant | Rigby, ID| Pacific Region
4/13/22
 
The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners signed a letter of intent from the Soil and Water Conservation District at their March 21 meeting, granting them the amount of $9,500.  
 
By RJ Marquez | San Antonio, TX | South Central Region
4/15/22
 
As food prices continue to go up, many people are going outside to do their own gardening for fruits and vegetables. 
 
By Cory Eldridge | Portland, OR| Pacific Region
4/15/22
 
On Thursday, the Metro Council unanimously approved a road map that will guide property acquisitions for natural areas and connections between regional trails for years to come. The approval gives the green light to Metro staff to begin to more fully invest up to $155 million available for conservation purchases and $10 million for trail connections. 
 
Winona, MN | North Central Region
4/15/22
 
Curt Meine, noted author, visits the Winona State University (WSU) campus to share how lessons learned from the past might serve as a guide for our current crisis. 
 
Albuquerque, NM | Southwest Region
4/15/22
 
Andrew Stone believes he has the first solar-powered electric tractor in New Mexico. 
 
Montana | Northern Plains Region
4/16/22
 
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the Gardiner Ranger District, Custer Gallatin National Forest are moving forward with the Buffalo Creek Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout Conservation Project on the northern edge of Yellowstone National Park. 
 
Washington, PA | Northeast Region
4/18/22
 
The Greene County Conservation District announced the winners of its annual poster contest, open to county students in kindergarten through the eighth grade.  
 
Middletown, CT | Southeast Region
4/18/22
 
The Middletown Urban Forestry Commission will hold its annual Arbor Day celebration April 29 at 2 p.m. at the Rockfall Foundation offices at the deKoven House, 27 Washington St.  
 
Millersburg, OH | North Central Region
4/18/22
 
On April 6th, West Holmes FFA helped the Holmes County Soil and Water Conservation District with their annual tree sale packing at Harvest Ridge.  
 
By David Whisenant | Salisbury, NC | Southeast Region
4/18/22
 
In efforts to raise money for local conservation, Salisbury-based Three Rivers Land Trust has introduced the TRLT Conservation Raffle with over $200,000 in prizes available.
 
By Jon Gerardi | Williamsport, PA | Northeast Region
4/19/22
 
Pennsylvania state representatives discuss need for conservation funding at Lycoming County Conservation District legislative breakfast.
 
Austin, TX | South Central Region
4/19/22
 
Grocery retailer H-E-B and the Texas Park and Wildlife Foundation (TPWF) are partnering to help conserve the Lone Star State's wild things and wild places.  
 
Berkeley Springs, WV | Northeast Region
4/19/22
 
High school students are competing in the West Virginia Envirothon at Cacapon Resort State Park on April 21 and 22. 
 
Park Rapids, MN | North Central Region
4/20/22
 
Every Earth Day, the Hubbard Soil and Water Conservation District reflect on the wonderful natural resources we get to enjoy in Hubbard County.   
 
By Jack Healy | Flagstaff, AZ | Southwest Region
4/20/22
 
In a gas station parking lot crowded with firefighters and anxious evacuees on Wednesday, a woman sat in her car and cried while watching wildfire smoke spew across her neighborhood.
 
By Anthony Wright | Bakersfield, CA | Pacific Region
4/20/22
 
A new bill aimed at bringing relief to farmworkers affected by the drought is now one step closer to becoming law.
 

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