AG POLICY ...
FUNDING ...
State awards St. Lucie County nearly $2M
Will use grant funds towards future land acquisitions, 2 new environmental preserves
AWARD PRESENTED ...
Anuvia Plant Nutrients wins SEAL award
Anuvia among 12 companies honored for specific environmental & sustainability initiatives
CLARITY ...
USDA updates wetland determination guidance
Interim final rule makes wetland conservation requirements more straightforward
EDUCATION ...
Registration now open for FMNP Uplands Module
Registration open for Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) Uplands Habitats Module
LEADERSHIP ...
Secretary Perdue names NRCS Chief
Matthew J. “Matt” Lohr appointed to serve as Chief of the USDA NRCS
UPCOMING MEETING ...
FWC to meet Dec. 12-13 in St. Augustine
Staff will present an update on Hurricane Michael response and recovery efforts
CONSERVATION ...
USDA NRCS encouraging healthy forest practices
Assistance available to help improve the health of your forest, reduce wildfire hazard
GRANT ...
CCCD announces 3rd year of MFC Farm Fund
Grant opportunity for local farmers through a partnership with Monadnock Food Co-op
ENVIRONMENTAL VOLUNTEERS ...