NRCS Emphasizes Voluntary Programs in Ottawa
Kent Scott of the Ottawa NRCS discusses the shift from mandatory to voluntary conservation planning. The agency, evolving from the Soil Erosion Service to SCS and now NRCS, urges landowners to plan with CRP WHIP and EQIP options to address all resource concerns across all land types.
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Soil Erosion Service
Soil Conservation Service
SCS
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Natural Resources Conservation Service
USDA
Kent Scott
Ottawa
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Wetlands Reserve Program gains popularity in Kansas
The Wetlands Reserve Program offers voluntary protection, restoration, and financial help for wetlands on cropland and degraded noncropped areas. In Kansas over 9,000 acres have easements, 79 applications funded, and 12 in the last year totaling $1.2 million. Three options include permanent easement, 30 year easement, and a 10 year restoration agreement. Contact NRCS or local conservation office for details. Steve Brillhart of Hutchinson NRCS is a local resource.
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Kansas
USDA
Natural Yes Conservation Service
Conservation District
Usda E Center
Steve Brillhart
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Hutchinson
Grass burning at Ottumwa plant tests switchgrass fuel
At Ottumwa Generating Plant in Iowa a 650 MW coal plant is testing switchgrass as part of a fuel mix. About 4,000 tons of switchgrass will be burned by January end with 35,000 more planned and testing to run through 2005 to replace up to 5 percent of coal. Local farmers like Gary Kelderman see benefits for air quality energy independence and rural income.
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Ottumwa
Cynthia Lord
Gary Kelderman
Missouri
Des Moines
Alliant Energy
Iowa
Bill Morton
Center For Global and Regional Environmental Research
Martin Braster
Chariton Valley
Kelderman
Internal Revenue Service
United States
Chariton Valley Rc&d
Crred.org
Biomass
Grass to burn for energy in Iowa pilot project
In Iowa a pilot project tests burning switchgrass mixed with coal to power homes, aiming to cut emissions. Researchers say emissions could drop with 5 percent switchgrass, but results await. farmers grow and bale tall grasses on land unsuited for corn or soy.
Waldheim Suburb In Flushing Seeks Historic District Status
In Waldheim, Flushing Queens, hundred foot trees shade Tudor Gothic and Victorian mansions once owned by notable New Yorkers. Encroaching development prompts homeowners to seek historic designation, as the enclave’s rural atmosphere fades amid urban growth.
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Johanna Kiamzon
Associated Press
New York
Flushing
New York City
Queens
Waldheim
Archie Bunker
Buster Brown Shoes
Hellmann
Steinway Piano Family
Manhattan
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NRCS
Chillicothe
Morton
Jerry Schnoor
University of Town
Schnoor
Department of Energy
Rbep
American Bioenergy Association
Biomass.org
Renewable
Repp.org
Switchgrass
Ain Coal
Asummer
North America
Thas
Diate of
Bioenergy
Inte
Hele Lon
AccuWeather
AccuWeather, Inc
Soil Conservation Award
Robert
Patricia Lawin
Princeton
Norman
Karen Wooge
Bernard
Alice Smith
Haley Title Company, Inc
S. Main
Franklin County Soil Conservation District
Robert & Patricia Law
Bernard & Alice
Baldwin State Bank
8Th & High
Baldwin City
Hbye
Tir Trendel Bloco
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