The latest news, conservation features and job postings from the Washington State Conservation Commission. http://www.scc.wa.gov Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:01:38 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.scc.wa.gov/images/M_images/rss.png http://www.scc.wa.gov The latest news, conservation features and job postings from the Washington State Conservation Commission. 47.027082-122.803595 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WSCC-News/~3/AqAKknvDztQ/WA-Conservation-Districts-featured-on-Read-the-Dirt.html Congratulations to Mr. Craig Nelson, Okanogan Conservation District Manager, for having his story published on readthedirt.org. His story provides a wonderful introduction to Washington State's 47 Conservation Districts. Please take some time and check it out. http://readthedirt.org/2012/02/03/wa-conservation-districts-an-introduction/ (http://readthedirt.org/2012/02/03/wa-conservation-districts-an-introduction/) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:30:05 +0100 http://www.scc.wa.gov/index.php/District-News/WA-Conservation-Districts-featured-on-Read-the-Dirt.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WSCC-News/~3/TIF27TBFAPA/Dig-It-The-Secrets-of-Soil-opens-February-4-Spokane-WA.html Opening Day Activities for Smithsonian Exhibit at the MAC (Spokane, WA) The Northwest Museum of Arts Culture (MAC), a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate, will host Dig It! The Secrets of Soil, an exhibition on loan from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, on view February 4 - September... Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:56:48 +0100 http://www.scc.wa.gov/index.php/Outreach-and-Education/Dig-It-The-Secrets-of-Soil-opens-February-4-Spokane-WA.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WSCC-News/~3/71dhZX0n7ME/15-WA-State-Counties-Given-Federal-USDA-Disaster-Designation.html For Immediate Release: January 30, 2012 Cantwell Announces Emergency Support for WA Farmers After 2011 Losses. 15 counties given federal USDA disaster designation; farmers eligible for assistance for losses suffered from extreme weather. WASHINGTON, D.C - Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) announced that farmers in 15 Washington state counties are... Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:44:25 +0100 http://www.scc.wa.gov/index.php/Emergency-News/15-WA-State-Counties-Given-Federal-USDA-Disaster-Designation.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WSCC-News/~3/9yZrtRcGZL8/Landowners-Guide-to-Applying-for-FRPP.html For landowners who are interested in applying for an agricultural conservation easement through the federal Farm and Ranch Land Protection program, this informative guide will provide assistance in the application process. For those who are interested, contact your local conservation district, you can view the contact information for Washington... Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:12:57 +0100 http://www.scc.wa.gov/index.php/Other-News/Landowners-Guide-to-Applying-for-FRPP.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WSCC-News/~3/ywZkrkMkCqU/Washington-Invasive-Species-Council-2012-Annual-Report.html The Washington Invasive Species Council has posted their 2012 Annual Report on their website. If you are interested in viewing, you can link to it here: Washington Invasive Species Council 2012 Annual Report (http://www.invasivespecies.wa.gov/documents/2011%20Invasive%20Species%20Council%20Annual%20Report.pdf) Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:19:13 +0100 http://www.scc.wa.gov/index.php/Outreach-and-Education/Washington-Invasive-Species-Council-2012-Annual-Report.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WSCC-News/~3/QG87G-lg77U/Grays-Harbor-Conservation-District-hiring-Forestry-Education-Stewardship-Forester.html The Grays Harbor Conservation District is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of Forestry Education Stewardship Forester. This position supports small (nonindustrial private) forest landowners within Grays Harbor county through providing technical assistance, completing forest stewardship plans, and offering education events. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:40:12 +0100 http://www.scc.wa.gov/index.php/Jobs/Grays-Harbor-Conservation-District-hiring-Forestry-Education-Stewardship-Forester.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WSCC-News/~3/CNP4I3SL3R0/Snohomish-Conservation-District-Hiring.html The Snohomish Conservation District is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Resource Management Temporary. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:21:22 +0100 http://www.scc.wa.gov/index.php/Jobs/Snohomish-Conservation-District-Hiring.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WSCC-News/~3/PMHC0Lr5r24/Commission-announces-Special-Telephonic-Meeting-on-January-19-2012.html Due to inclement weather, the regular business meeting has been moved to January 26, 2012. However, the published agenda included time-sensitive issues. The purpose of the Special Conservation Commission meeting will be to address these items. View the official meeting notice here: WSCC January 2012 Special Meeting Notice... Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:18:01 +0100 http://www.scc.wa.gov/index.php/Commission-News/Commission-announces-Special-Telephonic-Meeting-on-January-19-2012.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WSCC-News/~3/qavwX2iwTtE/Commission-announces-January-2012-Meeting.html Wednesday, January 25th - Skagit Conservation District Tour, Interaction Dinner Forum - CONTINUE AS SCHEDULED Thursday, January 26th - Conservation Commission Regular Business Meeting - CANCELED If you would like more information on the Skagit Conservation District Tour, please contact the Skagit Conservation District at (360) 428-4313. If you... Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:03:51 +0100 http://www.scc.wa.gov/index.php/Commission-News/Commission-announces-January-2012-Meeting.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WSCC-News/~3/EhdEEAUJmWE/-Women-in-Agriculture-Conference-coming-soon.html PRESS RELEASE Contact: Debra Hansen, 509-684-2588 Registration now open This winter women farmers in Washington State will have the unique opportunity to participate in an agricultural workshop offering inspirational stories, practical advice on how to improve their management skills and networking opportunities with other women entrepreneurs. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:11:46 +0100 http://www.scc.wa.gov/index.php/Other-News/-Women-in-Agriculture-Conference-coming-soon.html