Category Archives: Announcements

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

As part of the NRCS mission to target cost-share assistance to the priority natural resource concerns in Collier County, a Local Working Group is convened annually to address the issues.  The next brief meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2011 … Continue reading

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South Florida Water Management District Grants

The South Florida Water Management District’s Water Savings Incentive Program (WaterSIP) provides support for water-conserving technology.  The application period is August 8th until September 7th. WaterSIP 2011 Information (PDF, 408 KB)

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Rain Garden

The Environmental Protection Agency awarded the City of Athens, Tennessee a grant to restore a wetland and produce a video on water quality and rain gardens. It showcases activities that local homeowners and communities can do to manage stormwater:

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An Announcement About USDA

The United States Government is establishing a claims process to make available $1.33 billion or moreto farmers who alleged discrimination by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) based on being female, or based on being Hispanic, in making or servicing … Continue reading

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Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference

The University of Florida and Florida A & M University are hosting the 2011 Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference in Kissimmee, Florida on July 15-17, 2011.  Find more information here.

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