Oklahoma Conservation News
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News Archive:
2009
Blue Thumb Environmental Education Workshops June
Robert Gibbs, Rogers County Conservation District employee, featured on the Outdoor Oklahoma June
Spring Natural Resource Events for Youths June
Cross Timbers Prescribed Burn Association June
Summer Fire Field Day June
Greg Kloxin Named Water Quality Assistant Director June
Carl Lucero Meets with OCC and OACD on Carbon June
Outstanding Teacher Awards Presented Locally in Five Congressional Districts May
National Land and Range Judging Contest 2009 May 8
Conservation Education Initiative story in the Oklahoma Gazette features Karla Beaty, OCC education coordinator May
National Land and Range Judging Contest featured on Ron Hays' Oklahoma Farm Report
Governor Signs Conservation Bond Legislation April 28
Lt. Gov. Jari Askins Stewardship Week PSA 2009 April 16
Stewardship Week - Dig It! The Secrets of Soil Along with resources for conservation districts: A sample news release and a printable proclamation. April 17
Stewardship Week 2009 Audio Public Service Announcements from Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor Jari Askins April 17
Stewardship Week 2009 — Printable Poster April 17
Blue Thumb Exceeds 100 Stream Monitoring Sites April 23
More Water Quality Success Stories April 17
EPA 2008 Report Features OCC Water Quality Successes April 14
Recovery funding coming to state for new dams and wildlife habitat April 16
House Passes Conservation Bond Legislation April 9
Conservation Leaders Applaud U.S. Sec. of Ag Stimulus Announcement for Oklahoma Flood Control Dams April 6
2008 Farm Bill Information Meetings Scheduled March 31
State Conservation Leaders Discuss Stimulus Funding for Oklahoma Conservation Infrastructure Press conference during Conservation Day at the Capitol, March 25
Conservation Day at the Capitol March 25, 2009 Post-event roundup
Conservation Day at the Capitol March 25, 2009 (Event announcement)
We Can Do It! A Message from Mike Thralls, Conservation Commission Executive Director
Conservation Commission Disappointed, but Hopeful on Bond Issue February 27
Eastern Redcedar Releasing Pollen February 26
OACD State Meeting 2009, A roundup of news from the OACD 2009 State Meeting February 24
Conservation Hall of Fame District Director: Wayne Spies February 24
Conservation Hall of Fame Friend of Conservation: James E. Covey February 24
OACD President's Award: Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation and Wadell Altom February 24
Comanche County Conservation District wins pickup truck donated by Chesapeake Energy February 24
OACD Annual State Meeting 2009 Announcement and agenda, February 13
Julie Gordon, District Employee, to Compete in Pro Am Archery Competition
Small Watershed Upstream Flood Control Dams by County
Cleora Outdoor Classroom
Mason Mungle Named Water Pioneer
Making Sense of Oklahoma’s Climate
2008
November
OACD Area Meetings 2008
September
OCC Full Staff Meeting, September 24, 2008, Billings
Deer Creek Conservation District, 2008 Outstanding Conservation District Hosts Conservation Commission, Rep. James Covey Commended
Radio Public Service Announcements
August
Central North Canadian River Conservation District Hosts “Groundbreaking” Carbon Event
OACDE and OCC Provide CPR and First Aid Training to Conservation District Employees
Conservation Commission Initiates Carbon Program in State
Poultry Litter Transfer Incentive - New Program Begins
Grazingland Strategies Workshop- Dewey County Conservation District
July
Successful Eucha/Spavinaw Water Quality Improvement Projects Extended
No Dust Bowl By Terry Peach, Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture
Governor Henry and Sec. of Ag Peach Visit Cimarron County
June
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program
Conservation District Act Revised - Part Two
Gov. Signs Bill for Conservation Repairs
May
Dam Deal: Flood-control spending worthwhile
Conservation District Act Revised!
Near Breach on Kadashan Bottom Dam No. 2
2008 Land Judging Contest Goes On Despite Rain
Poultry Litter Transport Incentive Program Closes
Employee Recognition Week
April
Governor Proclaims Soil and Water Stewardship Week 2008
Soil & Water Stewardship Week 2008 Public Service Announcements
March
Muskogee County Conservation District Receives Land Donation for Nature Sanctuary
Conservation Day at the Capitol 2008 (Post-event)
Conservation Day at the Capitol 2008 (Pre-event announcement)
14th Annual GIS Day at the Capitol Biggest Yet
Gov. Henry Proclaims March 9-15, 2008, as Conservation District Week in Oklahoma
February
OACD State Meeting 2008: Conservation College - Accolades for New Location
Governor Brad Henry's Budget Proposes $30 Million Bond Issue to Address Flood Damage
January
Conservation Commission Presents House Performance Review
No-Till Oklahoma 2008 Conference
New Location for the 2008 OACD State Meeting! Agenda, Registration and Exhibitor Info
2007
December
North Carolina Publication Spotlights OCC Water Quality Success
NACD President Olin Sims Dies in Ranch Accident
November
Centenarian, Former Conservationist Joins Stars in Celebrating Statehood
Make Money Using Your Land to Fight Climate Change
Implications of Climate Change for Oklahoma
The OACD Area Meetings 2007
October
Gary Mast at the Governor's Water Conference
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program - First Contract Signing
Conservation Districts Host Tours for Legislators
State Legislators Tour Caddo County Flood Damage
September
Caney Valley Conservation District Discusses Flood Control with Legislators
Sequoyah Conservation District Hosts Legislative Tour
Conservation Programs Division Hosts Conservation Commission Staff Meeting
Outstanding Conservation District Hosts Conservation Commission
August
Sugar Creek L-44: Dam Danger Averted
Open Meeting/Open Records Act Workshops
Mike Kastl Honored at U.S.Capitol
July
OACD Hosted NACD South Central Meeting
Garfield County CD Returns Legal Fees to OCC
Mike Rooker Appointed to the Conservation Commission
Record Rainfall Proves Flood Control Dams’ Worth,
June
Aging Dams
Rick Jeans, Area II Conservation Commissioner, Honored
Oklahoma's Water Plan
May
OCC Joins Prescribed Burn Council
Oklahoma Conservation Commission unveils new logo
Older
Section 319 Nonpoint Source Success Stories: Oklahoma Leading the Nation in Conservation:
1. Beaty Creek: BMPs Result in Significant Reduction of Bacteria and Phosphorus Loading
2. Lake Creek: Improvement of Surface and Ground Water Quality
3. Sandy and Yellowstone Creeks: Education and Demonstration Efforts Result in Turbidity Improvements
Oklahoma Conservation Commission unveils new logo
Dams Save Oklahoma $33 Million in Flood Damage
Lake Eucha & Spavinaw Creek Demonstration Farm Tour
2007 Land Judging Contest Winners Honored (May 2007)
Gov. Brad Henry Proclaims April 29- May 5 as Soil & Water Stewardship Week in Oklahoma
Lt. Gov. Jari Askins records three Public Service Announcements for Soil & Water Conservation Week in Oklahoma April 2007)
Oklahoma Governor and U.S. Deputy Sec. of Agriculture Sign Conservation Reserve Enhance Program (CREP) Agreement (April 23, 2007)
Oklahoma State Envirothon April 2007
Garfield County CD & OACD say “thanks!” to event host (April 2, 2007)
Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts Hosted “Conservation Day at the Capitol” (March 19, 2007)
Oklahoma Conservation Hall of Fame and President's Award February (2007)
This Week in Conservation History
Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts Sponsors "Conservation Day at the Capitol" (March 19, 2007)
Oklahoma Celebrates GIS Day at the Capitol (March 14, 2007)
Governor Proclaims March 11-17 as Conservation District Week
OACD State Meeting 2007: 70 Years and Still Going!(February 25-27, 2007)
The Conservation Commission's Awards and Recognition Committee has begun planning events and activities for 2007.
Conservation Construction Dollars at Record High (December 2006)
Blue Thumb Volunteers Armed With Data (December 2006)
OACD Conservation Awards 2007
2006
Garfield County CD, Dept. of Wildlife Conservation & Groendyke Lodge Host Legislative Shootout (December 2006)
Coalition for Conservation(November 2006)
Area Meetings 2006 Highlights
Darrel Temple Commended for 30 Years of Watershed Flood Control Research at USDA-ARS
Rogers County Conservation District Honored
Governor Brad Henry and the Conservation Commission Commend Darrel Dominick
Governor Henry and Oklahoma Conservation Commission Commend the Poteau River Watershed CSP Team
Area Meetings 2006, Photos and Sample News Releases:
Area I
Area II
Area III
Area IV
Area V
Dear Conservation Friends
Farm Bill Hearing
Oklahoma Sweeps Awards at National AML Conference
Carolyn Tucker retires after 35 years of Service to North Caddo Conservation District
Cimarron County Conservation District cosponsors Brush Management Workshop
New Area I Commissioner
Cooperative Conservation Listening Session
Kay County Legislators
Oklahoma Conservationists Outraged at USDA Decision Aug. 16
Oklahoma Team Competes at Canon Envirothon in Canada Aug. 10, 2006
Conservation Districts and County Commissioners Collaborate on Versatile Equipment Aug. 10, 2006
Upper Red Rock Dam Construction Almost Complete Aug. 10, 2006
Governor Brad Henry's Public Service Announcement about the Dust Bowl and the work of the Conservation Partnership April 2006
Another Significant Milestone for Conservation District Employees
Legislative Review 2006 by OCC Executive Director Mike Thralls, July 2006
Area I Commissioner Completes Term, J.T. Winters Jr., June 2006
Eastern Oklahoma Landowners Rewarded for Good Conservation June 6, 2006
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