Bring back the birds and their spring songs
Bird populations have been declining for decades. Fortunately, seven simple conservation practices can help turn things around and improve songbird numbers.
Grazing native grasses could benefit your cattle and wildlife
Native grasses provide cover for wildlife, excellent brood rearing habitat for grassland nesting and upland game birds and lots of forage for wildlife.
Some tips for using fuel oil safely
If you're heating your home or shop with fuel oil, remember to do so safely.
Support for county fairs continues to amaze
For soil and water conservation districts, the county fair is an opportunity to deal with folks on a one-to-one basis in a very relaxed atmosphere. (And, boy! Do we get questions!)
Insects, livestock and wildlife don’t really predict weather
Can woolly bears predict a bad winter? Do cows lie down before rain? Does a large spider web mean cold weather? Find out if the folklores are true.
Cover crops and drones: Small step for farmers, giant leap for conservation
For those committed to cover cropping, the potential of using drone technology to evaluate feilds is immense.
Plan your farm, farm your plan
Conservation plans focus on the producer's or landowner's goals for the land and evaluate how to meet those goals and conserve soil and water resources.
Ahh … the sweet smell of spring
At the Harrison Soil and Water Conservation District, we seem to be getting an increasing number of calls related to the smell and handling...
Overwhelmed? Pick one thing and do it
If you want to improve water quality, nutrient management or soil health on your operation, pick one thing and just do it.
Envirothon introduces students to soil and water issues
The Envirothon is a hands-on outdoor environmental competition that tests the natural resources knowledge of high school students.
