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Forest Service Underwater Salmon Cam Ready to "School" Viewers

July 14, 2014 Kathryn Sosbe, Office of Communication, U.S. Forest Service

NOTE: Due to technical difficulties, we moved the salmon cam to the following URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OuM4U3Z1jU Gordie Reeves looks at salmon the way a man would look at pictures of his family. For Reeves, the salmon species is pretty much the best fish species around. “They are...

Forestry

The Cost of Cleaning Up the Chesapeake Bay

May 22, 2014 Kate Zook, Office of the Chief Economist

The Chesapeake Bay is a valuable resource. The Bay is home to a variety of species, such as blue crab and striped bass, provides jobs for local fishing communities, and serves as a place to interact with nature. About a quarter of the land in the Chesapeake Bay watershed is devoted to agriculture...

Conservation

USDA Announces Support to Improve Water Quality in Targeted Watersheds

May 21, 2014 Amelia Hines, Natural Resources Conservation Service

Running an economical and environmentally friendly dairy operation is a tough job but Andreas Farms is dedicated to meeting the challenge. That challenge involves running an efficient milking operation of more than 1,500 dairy cows while also managing tons of animal waste. Dan Andreas is a dairy man...

Conservation

Ag Research Month at the "People's Department"

April 29, 2014 Sean Adams, USDA Agricultural Research Service Information Staff

This post is part of the Science Tuesday feature series on the USDA blog. Check back each week as we showcase stories and news from the USDA’s rich science and research portfolio. During the month of April we have taken a closer look at USDA’s Groundbreaking Research for a Revitalized Rural America...

Research and Science

Earth Team Volunteer Benefits USDA with Wetland Expertise

April 08, 2014 Michelle Banks, Natural Resources Conservation Service

When not in class, Molly Stetz volunteered her time to USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), assisting with the agency’s efforts to restore wetlands and curb other environmental concerns. As part of National Volunteer Week, NRCS is celebrating the contributions of volunteers like...

Conservation

Jointly Developed Watershed Assessment Model Being Used in Yosemite National Park

December 03, 2013 Tara T. Weaver-Missick, USDA-Agricultural Research Service Information Staff

This post is part of the Science Tuesday feature series on the USDA blog. Check back each week as we showcase stories and news from USDA's rich science and research portfolio. An award-winning watershed assessment tool, the Automated Geospatial Watershed Assessment (AGWA), was deployed to assess...

Research and Science

Secretary's Column: Taking New Steps to Care for the Land and Water

September 13, 2013 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

Natural resource conservation is paramount to the ongoing strength of our nation. Healthy soil contributes to agricultural productivity. Healthy forests clean our water and air. Vibrant waterways are critical for our health, for transportation and for trade. Investments into conservation spur job...

Conservation Energy

Funds Promote Development of Rural Wood to Energy Projects

September 13, 2013 Patrick Holmes, Special Assistant, Natural Resources and Environment

Earlier this week, USDA, U.S. Forest Service and partners took a major step to improve forest management, create rural jobs, prevent wildfires, and expand promising renewable energy opportunities. Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden joined leaders from the Alliance for Green Heat, the Biomass Power...

Energy Forestry Rural

USDA Researchers Working Together to Conserve Our Nation's Resources

September 11, 2013 Tara T. Weaver-Missick, Chief, Information Products and Services Branch, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Information Staff

USDA researchers are working together to protect and conserve our beautiful nation and all of its majestic natural resources for generations to come. As part of USDA’s Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP), more than 60 USDA-Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are working...

Conservation

USDA, Forest Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Invite You to Get Involved in Conservation Efforts

September 10, 2013 Robert Bonnie, Under Secretary, Natural Resources and Environment

America’s farmers, ranchers and forest owners have a great tradition of stewardship of our natural resources and environment. The U.S. Forest Service, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and other USDA agencies work in partnership with farmers, ranchers, forest owners, conservation...

Conservation Forestry
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