Area One - Pictures 2007 Accomplishments

Updated 08/05/2008

Gary J. Reckner, Assistant State Conservationist - Field Operations
Madisonville Area Office
 

No-tillage wheat in corn and soybean residues improves soil quality by returning organic matter to the soil, decreasing erosion and decreasing drought impacts in Ballard County.

This Heavy Use Area Protection in Crittenden County provides a feeding area where manure can be collected and utilized when needed while improving water quality and protecting pastures from over grazing.

In Crittenden Co, a Grassed Waterway and a Grade Stabilization Structure prevents erosion losses and improves water quality.

Fenced Waterways, Filter Strips and Heavy Use Area Protection as a cattle crossing in Barren Co. improve water quality, wildlife habitat and reduce soil erosion.

Mike Hubbs, NRCS State Conservationist; Steve Coleman, Division of Conservation Director; CREP Field Day host family, Donald and Julie Norman with their daughters; and Jeff Hall, FSA State Executive Director

Green River CREP Field Day Tour wagon and participants in Barren County.

Brian Boone, Barren County Soil Conservationist (right) reviews EQIP contract with cooperator Steve Dotson (left).

Mike Andrews, Webster County District Conservationist reviews conservation plan and CRP contract with Emergency Haying and Grazing plan revision with landowners Mr. & Mrs. Puryear.

An American Bald Eagle nesting pair benefit from the increased acreage of habitat from a WRP easement in Livingston County.

Field Office staff in Area 1 produced 55 Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMPs) and reported 46 CNMPs as applied.

Donna Gilland (right), Civil Rights Committee Chair works with Calloway County District Conservationist Steve Alcott during last year’s Field Office Appraisal.

Fish and Wildlife Service biologists and technicians conduct a Prescribed Burn on Native Warm Season Grasses in Marshall County

NWSG training held for NRCS, Division of Conservation and Fish and Wildlife Service personnel in Webster County

High-end laptops to minimize the ratio of computer workstations to employees and increase the portability and flexibility of our workforce.

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