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Welcome to the 79th Annual Meeting of the National Association of Conservation Districts! 

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Tuesday, February 11
 

9:00am MST

Making Federal Funding Work For You: USDA's Conservation Innovation Grants & EPA's Clean Water Funding
Tuesday February 11, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Salt Lake B
Hear two exciting presentations during this session!
  1. Introduction to the Conservation Innovation Grants Program - This talk will give an introduction and overview of the NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. The conservation innovation grants program is a USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) grants program that aims to improve innovation in agricultural operations in order to improve conservation of US natural resources on private lands.   
  2. Spokane Conservation District's Direct Seed Loan Implementation Program: How to Make EPA Clean Water Funding Work For You - In this session, you'll hear from the Spokane Conservation District about how they have successfully partnered with the Washington Department of Ecology and the United States Environmental Protection Agency to fund their Direct Seed Loan Implementation Program.
Speakers
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Caroline Sherony

USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service
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Alison Souders

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Tuesday February 11, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Salt Lake B
  Breakout Sessions, Conservation Capacity and Operations

10:30am MST

Expanding the Conservation Workforce through Internships, Apprecenticeships, and AmeriCorps
Tuesday February 11, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm MST
Salt Lake B
Hear three exciting presentations during this session!
  1. Cultivating Conservation Leaders: The SMCM-NARCDC Internship Partnership - Join us for an insightful session where we explore the successful partnership between St. Mary's College of Maryland (SMCM) and the National Association of Resource Conservation & Development Councils (NARCDC). This collaboration has created exclusive internship opportunities that are shaping the future of resource conservation. This session will highlight how strategic partnerships can drive innovation and sustainability in conservation efforts. 
  2. How to Start an AmeriCorps Program to Expand your Conservation Efforts - Learn how to develop and manage an AmeriCorps program in your local conservation district. The Hamilton County (OH) Conservation District started a program 2.5 years ago and has been able to leverage the service of 6 AmeriCorps members to increase education and conservation efforts in the southwest Ohio region. Presenter Gwen Z Roth, Education and AmeriCorps Program Manager, will share the great and not so great parts of the programs as well as many useful tips. 
  3. Natural Resource Apprenticeship Program - The Spokane Conservation District's Natural Resource Apprenticeship Program  partners with many different entities in the community to provide three years of education and training for young people who are interested in a career in natural resources.  
Speakers
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Cynthia Greb

St. Mary's College of Maryland
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Gwen Roth

Hamilton County Conservation District
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Garth Davis

Spokane Conservation District (Apprenticeships)
Tuesday February 11, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm MST
Salt Lake B
  Breakout Sessions, Conservation Implementation: Now and in the Future

1:30pm MST

Case Studies of US Fish and Wildlife Service and Conservation Districts Collaboratives for Species Conservation
Tuesday February 11, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm MST
Salt Lake B
Using case studies, such as conservation of the Oregon Spotted Frog, we will share lessons learned from collaborative conservation stories in which the USFWS worked with a Conservation District to restore or steward habitat for a species of concern.

Speakers and Presentations:
  • Overview of US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Habitat Restoration Programs: John Huffman.
  • Wetland Restorations Catalyzing Conservation Practices in Benton County, Minnesota. Speakers: John Riens, Partners for Fish and Wildlife program (PFW) biologist, and Nathan Sanoski, District/Farm Bill Technician, Benton County Soil and Water Conservation District (District).
  • Oregon Spotted Frog Stewardship Partnership in Thurston County, Washington. Speakers Cassie Doll, USFWS PFW biologist, and Kiana Sinner, Thurston County District.
  • Targeted Grazing Invasive Species Using Virtual Fencing in Utah. Speakers: Destiny Allgood, USFWS PFW, and Ashley Longmore, Utah State University Extension.
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Elizabeth Freiday

US Fish and Wildlife Service
Tuesday February 11, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm MST
Salt Lake B
  Breakout Sessions, Conservation Partnerships

2:45pm MST

H2Ohio: Navigating the Waters of Opportunity and Challenge
Tuesday February 11, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm MST
Salt Lake B
H2Ohio addresses urgent water quality problems, such as algal blooms from agricultural runoff. Starting in 2020, H2Ohio has encountered challenges in contract management and efficient program delivery. With more than $60 million in annual support, the initiative works with local SWCDs to implement BMPs across 1.8 million acres, which creates opportunity and trials along the way.
Speakers
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Kip Studer

Ohio Department of Agriculture
Tuesday February 11, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm MST
Salt Lake B
  Breakout Sessions, Conservation Implementation: Now and in the Future

4:00pm MST

Agricultural Water Optimization Project & Biochar as a Soil Amendment
Tuesday February 11, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Salt Lake B
Hear two exciting presentations during this session!
  1. A Case for Utah Agriculture & How the Agricultural Water Optimization Program is Helping - The Agricultural Water Optimization Program has two goals.  First, maintain viable agriculture without increasing depletion.  Second, enhance water availability and minimize impacts on water supply, water quality and the environment.  This discussion will give a case for maintaining viable agriculture in Utah and how doing so can be mutually beneficial to farmers and other environmental interests. 
  2. Biochar as a Soil Amendment: Science and Practical Implementation Under NRCS 336 - Soil Carbon Amendment, CPS 336, provides cost share for using amendments to sequester carbon in soil. This session provides training in implementing CPS 336 while learning about biochar and compost.  
Speakers
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Deborah Aller

Extension Associate, New York Soil Health - Program Coordinator, School of Integrative Plant Science Soil and Crop Sciences Section
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Hannah Freeze

Utah Department of Agriculture & Food
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Myles Gray

United States Biochar Initiative
Tuesday February 11, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Salt Lake B
  Breakout Sessions, Conservation Implementation: Now and in the Future
 
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