Category Archives: Outreach

Lemhi SWCD 50th Anniversary

In our April/May eNewsletter, we featured a short article about the Lemhi Soil and Water Conservation District’s 50th anniversary. Here is the full article written by Jane Sandstrom, Treasurer for the Lemhi SWCD. On May 22, 2012 the Lemhi SWCD … Continue reading

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April/May eNewsletter Has Been Posted

It’s a little late, but you can now read our April/May eNewsletter. We posted it this morning. Please click here to take a look!

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IASCD Thanks Randy Purser For Serving As Board President

Earlier this week, the Idaho Association of Soil Conservation District (IASCD) Board of Directors sent a thank you letter to Randy Purser for his service as Board President. The Board wrote, “As president of IASCD, you helped rebuild our relationship … Continue reading

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Thank You To Our Envirothon Sponsors!

A few weeks ago, IASCD sent a letter to businesses across Idaho asking for their financial support for Envirothon. Already we have nine organizations donate funds to help support the event! A big THANK YOU to the following: Northwest Farm … Continue reading

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Our March/April 2012 eNewsletter Has Been Posted!

We’re getting better and better at getting our new eNewsletter published at the beginning of each month.  Please click here to read this edition, and have a great holiday weekend!

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Districts and IASCD Meet with Congressman Raúl Labrador

On Wednesday, February 22nd, IASCD joined with the Ada Soil and Water Conservation District, the Nez Perce Soil and Water Conservation District, the Latah Soil and Water Conservation District, and the Idaho Soil and Water Conservation Commission Chairman Dick Bronson … Continue reading

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Alfalfa Stem Nematode Workshop: March 20, 2012

On March 20, 2012, an alfalfa stem nematode workshop will be held at the USDA Service Center in Emmett, Idaho.  The Alfalfa Stem Nematode (ASN) is a nearly microscopic round work that enters the alfalfa plant.  ASN is increasingly a … Continue reading

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Presentation Before Senate Ag This Thursday!

The Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts will be giving a brief presentation to the Senate Agricultural Affairs Committee on Thursday, February 16th. This hearing starts at 8am MST (7am PST). As usual, you can listen/watch from the comfort of … Continue reading

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Introducting Our eNewsletter!

It took a bit longer than expected, but we’re happy to show off our new eNewsletter! We’re hopeful to have this posted and distributed once a month. If you click here, you can take a look at our debut edition. … Continue reading

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IASCD Asks JFAC To Support A Fully-Funded 2-to-1 State Match

The Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts wrote a letter to the twenty Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee (JFAC) members asking they fully fund the state match to local conservation districts. While the Soil and Water Commission requested an additional $174,300 to … Continue reading

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