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By 1934, 83% of Alabama land was damaged due to erosion. Conservation
Districts were born out of necessity in the 1930's Dust Bowl when America's
topsoil rapidly eroded. With the help of the "Father of Soil Conservation" Hugh
Hammond Bennett, Congress declared...

 

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The District is responsible for carrying out conservation stewardship programs as they relate to the current Farm Bill. The District has a close working relationship with the USDA-NRCS helping to carry out these programs together. The District also has a few conservation programs of their own that are conducted with the assistance of NRCS.  

The District also hosts several educational events for students and adults. 

 

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Water Festival 

Mar 8 | The Festival brings 4th grade students to further learn about drinking water, where it comes from, how we clean it, and why it's important. Students go thru 3 rotational, hands-on activities. The Festival is hosted at Samford University. Contact our office to receive registration details. 

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Planting a Tree

Arbor Week Tree Give-away

February 17 | Join us at the Shops at Grand River in Leeds for our public tree give-away. Each household may receive their choice of 5 tree seedlings. Native hardwoods, softwoods, and some ornamentals will be available on a first come, first served basis. See our FB page for details. 

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Stewardship Poster Contest

 

Mar 29 | The Poster Contest is now open to grades 7 to 9th and 10 to 12th with traditional hand-drawn art and a digital art category. This year's theme is "May the Forest Be With You Always." Email or call our office to receive the full rules and an entry form. 

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