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    • Emergency/Crisis Communication Plan Have any of our sister conservation agencies developed emergency/crisis communication plans? If so, would you mind sharing them? We’re also curious if you’ve provided support to conservation districts for managing communications during crises. In light of the COVID-19 situation, the Washington State Conservation Commission is exploring the development of a crisis communications plan that provides a framework for us (and conservation districts) to deliver timely, accurate, and effective messages to stakeholder groups in the event of an emergency. We’d appreciate your insight. Thank you!

      Started by: Laura Johnson

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      Laura Johnson

    • Conservation District Handbook Oklahoma Conservation Commission is beginning the process of revamping the Conservation District Handbook. In an attempt to not re-invent the wheel; we would like to hear from other States and see if they have recently (last 3 years) updated their handbook. If so, would you be willing to share it with us? Any and all input is appreciated.

      Started by: Lisa Knauf Owen

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    • 5 years, 3 months ago

      Alisha Mulkey

    • Hydrologic Soil Group (HSG) Hydrologic Soil Group (HSG) regularly comes up as the most widely accessed pieces of soils information on NRCS’ Web Soil Survey reports. I am curious how widely HSG is being used at the state and local level, and about the context in which it is being used. Is HSG in any way being referenced in statute, regulation, or rules in your state?

      Started by: Mike Brown

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    • 5 years, 3 months ago

      Frank Minch

    • Non-NRCS Partnership Agreements Many Conservation Districts in Colorado are not satisfied with their current partnerships with NRCS due to low staffing, burnt out staff, and changes in management approach. One District is considering shifting their primary partnership to another organization, in this case a Land Conservancy. They would use a similar structure to their NRCS partnership–sharing office space and administrative work. There are no examples in Colorado of Districts partnering with non-NRCS entities in this capacity. Do any Districts in your state have such partnerships? Can you share examples of MOUs or other written partnership agreements? Do you have advice for a District considering branching out?

      Started by: Alyssa Clarida

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    • 5 years, 6 months ago

      Kent Zimmerman

    • Broadening Board Membership I’ve received a request from a member asking if other states have changed their enabling legislation to broaden board member eligibility and/or if states have done any special efforts to help their districts recognize the value of broadening their local board membership. I’d appreciate any input you all have to offer.

      Started by: Deb Bogar

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    • 5 years, 6 months ago

      Frank MInch

    • Board member-rogue, legal implications Does anyone have advice for a District dealing with one particular board member (newly appointed) that is posing serious potential legal implications (completely false) with their long time employee? Verbally harassing her and threatening her and the rest of the board with legal action on almost anything he can think of. At what point is questionable mental sanity called in to question in a sensitive situation with PTSD? Do you have any suggested policies, procedures or ideas of how to deal with someone like this? Any preventive measures for other Districts?

      Started by: Nikki Brinson

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    • 5 years, 9 months ago

      Brian Farkas

    • CREP Agreements & Current Status with New Farm Bill Does your state have a current Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) Agreement with the USDA? If so, is your state’s program held up as rulemaking occurs on 2018 Farm Bill programs? Are you pursuing any action from USDA on this, and what is the latest news you have heard from USDA? Thank you in advance for any responses.

      Started by: Doug Thomas

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    • 5 years, 9 months ago

      Colleen Meredith

    • Job Descriptions for Shared Positions Oklahoma is looking for job descriptions for district employees who work jointly for NRCS and the Conservation District. If you could send examples of those to Lisa Knauf Owen at the Oklahoma Conservation Commission we would greatly appreciate it.

      Started by: Lisa Knauf Owen

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    • 5 years, 9 months ago

      Donna Meader

    • What is your state doing? State Level MOA/Funding Agreements Idaho is working on a plan to help implement Farm Bill programs under the new State level MOA and funding agreement. It is critically important to hear if any of you have been able to negotiate the payment of overhead or if your state con/headquarters is allowing that. Because state support is low and districts have no taxing authority, if there is no overhead allowed to partially cover costs we cant sign on. Please respond ASAP. Thank you.

      Started by: Teri Murrison

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    • 5 years, 10 months ago

      Shana Joy

    • Conservation commission/committee structure I have a few questions regarding conservation commissions/committees: What agency is the commission/committee housed in? How long do the commission/committee members serve? Do they have term limits? Who do they represent? (DNR, DWQ, Dept of Ag, Past Presidents, Current CD Supervisors, Association Representation) We would appreciate replies before March 17th. Thanks!

      Started by: Sherie Edginton

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    • 5 years, 10 months ago

      Beverly Migliore

    • Partnership Questions Please help us reinvigorate the Idaho conservation partnership by answering the following: Does the state: 1. Help implement Farm Bill programs. If so, how? 2. Receive funding from NRCS? If so, for what and how much? 3. Hire staff to work on Farm Bill programs? If so, how many? 4. Operate other state programs? If so, what and how much? 5. Provide technical assistance to districts for other projects? Thanks!

      Started by: Teri Murrison

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    • 5 years, 10 months ago

      Frank Minch

    • Vehicle insurance providers We are having trouble finding an insurance carrier to underwrite the district vehicle insurance. Our agent thought he had it secured with Progressive but they just bailed out. I’m curious to know what carriers other states are using.  Thanks so much!

      Started by: Cynthia Bearden

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    • 5 years, 10 months ago

      Lisa Knauf Owen

    • Forest Conservation, Projects, and Partnerships 1. What are your districts’ primary forestry issues? 2. What are your districts’ needs regarding forestry? 3. What are your districts engaged in regarding forestry, such as plans, projects, education, etc.? 4. Who are your districts’ primary partners specific to forestry?

      Started by: Rachel Theler

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    • 5 years, 11 months ago

      Ben Schram

    • Conservation district board elections Multi-part question from Washington State on elections: • Are conservation district board elections on the general ballot in your state? • What role (if any) does your agency have in setting the procedure for and overseeing conservation district elections? • Have any issues around district elections (e.g. low voter turnout, lack of publicity/transparency) come under fire in your state by the media or legislature? If so, how was that handled or resolved?

      Started by: Laura Johnson

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    • 5 years, 11 months ago

      Vernon Cox

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