As part of a larger tour of the North Sound, the WCD staff and Board welcomed a small group (14) of distinguished EPA and WSDA directors, policy makers, and administrators to Whatcom County on August 10th. These included Larry Elworth...
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08/25/2010 - 11:59
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08/10/2010 - 14:56
Article by Jeremy Schwartz for the NorthernLight.com Community Newspaper on WCDs EPA Grants.
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07/20/2010 - 14:19
If you are looking for a way to haul your stall waste contact Green Earth Technologies (GET) they accept loads of raw manure and bedding for composting. Container rental through Sanitary Service Company.
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07/20/2010 - 14:12
In 2009 and 2010, WSU researchers have seen incidences of damage caused to tomato, pepper, sunflower, beans and other plants most likely caused by aminopyralid residues in dairy derived organic soil amendments. We are trying to understand the extent of this complex issue and are working with involved parties to determine the best actions to move forward.
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07/20/2010 - 14:08
This 96 page guide is designed to provide 4H horse members with fun activities that can improve horse, pasture, stream and farm health. Each activity includes quizzes, goal setting, and a merit badge system. For more information and help in getting started contact the Whatcom Conservation District
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07/15/2010 - 13:15
The WCD small farm program offers landowners educational opportunities, technical information, and resource materials to help property owners create efficient farms where soil, water, air and habitat are protected. The best management practices (BMPs) are designed to benefit livestock, people and the environment.
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05/12/2010 - 14:50
Landowners interested in USDA’s Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) have until June 25, 2010 to apply for this year’s funding.
Authorized in the 2008 Farm Bill, CSP offers payments to producers who maintain a high level of conservation on their land and who agree to adopt higher levels of stewardship. Eligible lands... -
03/31/2010 - 09:29
This Years 17th Annual Plant Sale & Expo--
a huge success thanks to our partners
Our sale offers low cost bare root plants, ground...
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03/15/2010 - 14:11
Small Farm Costshare program available. Financial asisstance for fencing and
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01/13/2010 - 09:20
EPA updated the Nooksack River Watershed as a success story on its
national website. The WCD livestock program played a pivotal role in
the success. See http://www.epa.gov/owow/nps/Success319/state/wa_nook.htmSee also http://www.epa.gov...
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