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Grouse Creek Coordinated Resource Management Plan

The West Box Elder Conservation District met on February 15, 2011 with residents of Grouse Creek and government officials to explore expanding the Grouse Creek Coordinated Resource Management Plan (CRMP) to include other watersheds within West Box Elder County. The Natural Resources Conservation Service intends to enter into an agreement with the district to complete the plan, which will address natural resource concerns important to local landowners. Click here to read more.

Bee Pastures Could Help Declining Bee Populations

Jim Cane, a research entomologist at the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service based in Logan, Utah, says that 'bee pastures' – fields planted with wild flowers especially for bees – may help revive declining bee populations. Click here for more about bee pastures and Jim Cane's studies.

Utah Hoop House Featured on USDA Video News Release

Morgan County Farmer Jason Morgan and NRCS Area I Staffer Danny McBride were featured on a USDA video news release posted today. There is both a 2-minute version being distributed to agriculture media (and featured in the attached press release summarizing FY 2010 NRCS-funded seasonal high tunnels) and a 4-minute version created specifically for YouTube. The Morgan family is an important component of both pieces, and we are delighted that they were included in both pieces, as well as in the press release. Click here for a copy of the news release. (Courtesy of Ron Francis, NRCS)