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JFAC Passes Soil and Water Commission Budget; Includes $37,900 for NRCS Office Space

Earlier this morning, the Join Finance-Appropriations Committee (JFAC) took up the Idaho Soil and Water Conservation Commission budget. Debate began at 8:40am, and Representative Marv Hagedorn (R-District 20) carried the budget. Representative Hagedorn’s motion included $18,500 for a change in … Continue reading

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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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Senate Ag Committee Holds Confirmation Hearing for Two New SWC Commissioners

Earlier today, the Senate Agricultural Affairs Committee held a confirmation hearing for the two newly appointed commissioners to the Idaho Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Commissioner Jerry Trebesch spoke first, and shared some of his background with the committee. He … 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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The Idaho Conservation Partnership Statement

During our 69th Annual Business Conference, the partners signed a new statement to strengthen the partnership and clearly define the functions of each organization or agency. You can read the full document by clicking here, and we have pasted some … Continue reading

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Job Opening with the Idaho Soil and Water Conservation Commission

Last week, the Idaho Soil and Water Conservation Commission posted a job opportunity to fill the Agriculture Program/District Support Services Specialist position. The position may be located anywhere in the State however the incumbent will be expected to work a … Continue reading

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The Idaho Soil and Water Conservation Commission Has Two Water Quality Resource Conservationist Openings.

The Idaho Soil and Water Conservation Commission posted two job openings yesterday. ISWCC is seeking two qualified Water Quality Resource Conservationists. One position will be located in Arco, Idaho and the other will be located in Twin Falls, Idaho. Some … Continue reading

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Job Announcement: Soil & Water Conservation Administrator

Last week, Sara Schmidt announced that she submitted her resignation as Idaho’s Soil and Water Conservation Administrator. While we were shocked and saddened, we know she will be a great success in her next endeavor! The State of Idaho is … Continue reading

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