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“to protect and enhance Maine's soil and water resources by providing educational programs, conservation information and technical assistance to municipalities, schools, landowners and residents of Kennebec County." |
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Last updated 12/22/2008 Immediate items -- -- In a couple more weeks I'll be figuring out my 2008 energy use statistics and sharing them in both the next newsletter and here. -- Kennebec and Somerset are selling wreaths again this year. We are using local producers here in the two counties. Click here for details and an order form. -- We have added more links for energy assessment tools that people can use. Click here for more information on the Energy Page.
New awards for the Kennebec District -- ---new The Kennebec District has just been recognized by the National Association of Conservation District for our work on the KRI Action Plan as an example of regional conservation work. We have been invited as one of the three soil & water district presenters to the NACD national meeting in New Orleans in early February. Josh will present at their big do in the Big Easy. NACD has produced a collection of 25 swcd exemplary programs from across the country from which they picked three to come to New Orleans. That publication is available at the link below. KRI is on page 23. www.nacdnet.org/resources/reports/our_land_our_water.pdf
Kennebec River Initiative -- Josh Platt will be attending the National Assoc. of Conservation District convention to present our experience with the KRI. Only three conservation districts from around the country have been selected to present this year. The convention is in New Orleans in early February. As of this time the Maine Dept. of Ag and the Kennebec District are working to fund his trip. As other sponsors assist us, we will acknowledge them here. The Kennebec River Council is formed to move the Action Plan priorities forward. The The new KRI Council has now met twice. Updates from the Council's meetings will be coming soon.
Dale's garden update -- click for Dale's Garden Page I
discuss some of the garden's goings on. -- The ice storm of December 12th wasn't too tough on my yard. Certainly nothing like the storm of '98. None of my trees or shrubs were damaged. --If you don't have one of our composters. We still have some stacked at my house. For only $45 you can get started.
___________________________________ Calendar of Events/Workshops and other opportunities. click here for events to keep on your calendar for the coming months
All programs and services of the Soil & Water Conservation Districts are offered on a non-discriminatory basis, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation or marital or familial status.
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