The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provides $20 billion to support USDA's conservation programs focusing on climate-related benefits and agricultural resilience. It allocates funds for programs like the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Agricultural Conservation Easement Program, Regional Con

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Explore stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and water management in Northern Colorado, focusing on the Cache la Poudre watershed. Discover the various uses of the watershed, key groups involved in its preservation, and ongoing projects like the Northern Integrated Supply Project. Join the convers

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The Askari Wilderness Conservation Programme's August 2023 newsletter highlights the team's encounters with endangered wild dogs, upgrades to the conservation area including the building of a waterhole, unique wildlife sightings like a giraffe eating bones, and observations of Matabele ants. Volunte

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Methods to reduce soil erosion and promote soil conservation include terracing, contour planting, strip cropping with cover crops, alley cropping, agroforestry, windbreaks, and conservation tillage practices such as no-till and minimum tillage. These methods help in minimizing soil erosion hotspots

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Explore soil erosion and various conservation techniques discussed by Mr. Anil Swami, an Assistant Professor specializing in Rainfed Agriculture and Watershed Management. Learn about prevalent soil and climatic conditions in rainfed areas, water harvesting techniques, contingent crop planning, seaso

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The Council Conservation Committee Distinguished Conservation Service Award is a prestigious recognition in scouting, involving projects, workbook completion, and assessment by a Council Board of Review. Councils must establish their own policies for administering the award. Scouts recognized with a

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Empowering communities in the Saddang Watershed Ecosystem, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, to enhance their resilience against climate change. Projects focus on forest-food management, urban climate solutions, coastal community adaptation, and indigenous watershed governance. The initiative aims to stren

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This module explores basic terminology in conservation project planning, focusing on key concepts like project, intervention, and community project. It delves into understanding the steps involved in planning for conservation projects, with a special emphasis on terminology and definitions essential

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Maasai Mara faces threats from human encroachment, prompting conservation efforts. This study explores online eco-linguistic strategies for engaging the public in conservation activities. The importance of language in online communication to achieve ecological harmony is highlighted, emphasizing eco

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Techniques to initiate community participation in watershed management are crucial for sustainable development. Scholars classify participation levels into different categories, highlighting the importance of ideological motivation and voluntary engagement. The shift from direct intervention to part

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Explore the dynamics of marine conservation governance in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, with a focus on Sasi practices and the preliminary findings in the West Misool and South Misool districts. Discover the potential resources in Raja Ampat and the various types of marine conservation areas in

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USDA Watershed Programs offer assistance in addressing natural resource issues such as flood control, repairing flood damages, and rehabilitating flood control dams. The three major components - Emergency Watershed Program (EWP), Watershed Protection and Flood Control Program (WPFO), and Watershed R

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This research delves into the intricate relationship between gender and conservation efforts, emphasizing the impact of gender roles on biodiversity loss. It discusses gender essentialism, global gender perspectives in conservation, and presents case studies on Payment for Ecological Services (PES)

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Explore a variety of resources related to watersheds, wetlands, and water monitoring, including tools provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services National Wetland Inventory. Learn about different types of wetlands, access the Indiana Watershed Group Finder for locating hydrologic unit codes, and

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The 2014 Federal Farm Bill introduced various amendments impacting conservation compliance, pollinator protection, the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), and easement programs. Changes included recoupling federal crop insurance benefits to conservation requirements, extending pollinator protection

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The Nature Conservancy plays a vital role in monitoring and managing conservation easement lands in Orange County, ensuring the protection of conservation values and natural resources. Through the Irvine Ranch Conservation Easements, they uphold specific permitted and prohibited activities while tai

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This document provides details about the post-application neighborhood meeting for the proposed conservation district in South Winnetka Heights, Dallas. The meeting aims to discuss development standards and architectural considerations chosen by the neighborhood, including driveways, curbing, front

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Fly Fishers International is an international non-profit organization dedicated to supporting, enhancing, and preserving fly fishing opportunities through environmental stewardship, education, and conservation efforts. With a history dating back to the 1960s, they focus on educating individuals in c

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This unit introduces basic terms related to energy, efficiency, and conservation, covering topics such as Efficiency and Conservation Energy, First and Second Law of Thermodynamics, and various heat transfer mechanisms. It emphasizes responsible energy use, focusing on efficiency, conservation, and

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Explore how decision science, descriptive and prescriptive decision theory, and behavioral economics play essential roles in influencing operator decisions for adopting conservation practices. The session delves into problem framing, action implementation, alternative development, consequence evalua

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Habitat loss is a significant threat to species worldwide, with forests, swamps, plains, and other habitats disappearing due to human activities. The decline of black rhinos and the conservation efforts made to protect them illustrate the impact of such activities on wildlife populations. African Pa

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Annual report on watershed health and restoration, highlighting the lack of updated indicators and providing insights into the improved indicators concerning blue crab abundance, protected lands, public access, RPI, and SAV metrics. The report outlines the progress made in various areas within the C

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The Mobile Bay Watershed covers a vast area across multiple states, with various rivers and water bodies interconnected through a network of tributaries. Major Alabama rivers, including the Mobile River and the Tombigbee River, flow through this watershed, supporting diverse ecosystems. However, env

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The Chesapeake Bay Program's Watershed Model, presented to STAC in December 2019, provides insights on long-term average pollutant loads and land use dynamics in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The model incorporates inputs such as land use acres, BMPs, and delivery mechanisms to estimate pollutant lo

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Explore the 17-year conservation journey of Diaz Farm in Stephenson County, Illinois, led by Dan Diaz, focusing on sustainable land management practices and the use of Resource Stewardship Evaluation Tool for conservation planning. The farm's history, conservation engagement with various organizatio

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A watershed is an essential area of land that directs rainfall and snowmelt to various bodies of water, forming a connected water system. Water in a watershed flows from high points to lower points via rivers, streams, and lakes, eventually reaching the ocean. Watersheds can vary in size and topogra

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This course on Rainfed Agriculture & Watershed Management, delivered by Mr. Anil Swami, covers topics such as soil and climatic conditions in rainfed areas, water harvesting techniques, contingent crop planning, seasonal rainfall analysis, and soil conservation practices. It emphasizes the significa

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This study focuses on reconciling local and public knowledge for developing a reward mechanism for watershed services in Indonesia. It discusses multi-stakeholder knowledge systems, knowledge acquisition methodologies, case studies from three locations in Indonesia, and local insights on landscape-h

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The State Level Nodal Agency meeting for the Integrated Watershed Management Programme was held on 23rd February 2015 in Thiruvananthapuram, where various agenda items were discussed, including confirmation of previous meeting minutes, action taken reports, project approvals, and resolving project d

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Explore the intricate relationship between stream processes, watershed factors, and habitat effects on local wildlife. Learn how climate, geology, soil, vegetation, water, and land use play crucial roles in shaping ecosystems. Discover the importance of maintaining a healthy vegetative community for

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Purpose of the presentation is to overview the history of Niagara Peninsula Conservation Foundation, outline plans for 2020-2022, and propose an enhanced partnership with NPCA. The foundation was founded in 1969 at the request of NPCA, operates with a board of directors including two NPCA appointees

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Explore the purpose of conservation and learn how to plan and execute conservation projects using local, regional, and national resources. Discover the legacy of the ArrowCorps service project and understand the difference between conservation and preservation. Identify conservation issues and resou

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Sustainable development aims at optimizing natural resource use, reducing wastage, minimizing pollution, and maximizing productivity for inter-generational and intra-generational equity. Urbanization poses challenges like inadequate housing, water, and energy, with solutions such as solar energy and

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The 2018 Farm Bill presents a battleground where conservation, environmental protection, and agricultural interests collide. Key issues include changes in the Clean Water Act, pesticide use, CAFO operations, NEPA requirements, and potential impacts on conservation programs like the Conservation Stew

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Mr. Anil Swami, an Assistant Professor specializing in Rainfed Agriculture & Watershed Management, discusses the factors affecting watershed management. These factors are categorized into watershed characteristics, climatic characteristics, land use patterns, social status, and organization. Watersh

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This project, led by the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board in 2009 and documented by Katie Halvorson, focuses on the replacement of wood structures in Elk Creek to enhance watershed function and habitat complexity for juvenile coho salmon. By addressing the lack of large wood, the initiative aims t

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Bath and North East Somerset boasts a rich and diverse historic environment, with over 6000 listed buildings, 36 conservation areas, and numerous archaeological sites. The Planning and Conservation Team is dedicated to managing development, preserving heritage assets, monitoring at-risk sites, and e

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Within threat assessment for conservation, different types of threats are identified and categorized, including direct threats which are human-induced actions directly affecting conservation targets, stressors which result from biophysical impacts of actions on targets, and indirect threats contribu

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The Watershed Dams Rehabilitation Program in Kentucky aims to address the critical need for rehabilitating high hazard dams to ensure public safety and prevent economic damage. With funds allocated for grant programs and local sponsor matches, the initiative targets key priority dams identified by t

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Explore the functions and responsibilities of Watershed Conservancy Districts in maintaining watershed dams, the funding mechanisms for dam rehabilitation projects, and the prioritized dam rehabilitation initiatives in Kentucky. Learn about the Watershed Dam Fund and its role in supporting the rehab

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