Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District fiscal year 2013 annual report accomplishments

WARREN COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2013 ANNUAL REPORT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1. The District, in conjunction with Central Savannah RC&D, promoted the No-Till Assistance Program in the county.
2. The District distributed Soil Stewardship materials to schools and also to the library in Warren County.
3. The District actively supported and promoted the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program.
4. The District supported the NACD, GACDS and RC&D by paying dues.
5. Annual maintenance inspections were made of all four watershed structures in the District.
6. The District actively promoted its Affiliate Member Program.
7. The District held its annual Conservationist of the Year Program in Warrenton on September 20, 2012. Approximately 30 people attended the event at which Charles Harper was recognized for his work in protecting the area's natural resources.
8. The District participated in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) by adopting priorities and by reviewing and making recommendations on final approval of applications for funds.
9. The District continued the strong working relationship it has had with the State Soil & Water Conservation Commission, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Cooperative Extension Service, and the Central Savannah River RC&D.
10. The district reviewed Erosion and Sediment Control plans for local governments. Submitted plans were discussed at monthly meetings and were approved if complete and if they satisfied all criteria for erosion control.
11. The District promoted the WINGS program and the Grazing Lands Conservation Coalition program and encouraged local landowners to sign up to participate.
12. The District reviewed its Working Agreement with the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
13. The District promoted the Georgia Museum of Survey in Mapping on Main Street in Warrenton.
14. On May 2, 2013, the district held a Pond Management Field Day at the Lockett Tract in Warren County with 31 people in attendance.

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