*New* Now Available Online Stormwater Ponds: A Citizen’s Guide to Their Purpose and Management Published by the NRCS and a couple agencies, in cooperation with numerous agencies, this manual is written for citizens, stormwater managers and practitioners. With a practical approach to stormwater ponds and their care, the manual contains information on developing a neighborhood based care program for your stormwater pond. Please note that some of the contacts on the list in the back of the manual may be out of date. If you prefer a hard copy , we have a limited supply. Please call our office at 941-907-0011. View the PDF. Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District Board Members An elected five-member, non-partisan board of supervisors volunteer their services. Chairman Jennifer Brunty, Ph.D. Vice-Chair John J. O’Connor, Jr. Secretary/Treasurer Paul Howard Supervisor Callon C. ‘Buddy’ Keen, Jr. Supervisor Ben King Conservation Awards Each year, teachers whose students participate in a Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District (MRSWCD) event select a deserving student to be presented with a MRSWCD sponsored Conservation Award. The winning students have excelled at a conservation related achievement such as land judging or presenting a speech in the annual Speech Contest in November. Congratulations to the following students: Middle School FFA Amanda Neal-Buffalo Creek Jonathon Tyler Lincoln Meagan Gigliotti Nolan Paige Morrison Haile High School FFA Emily Courson Braden River Hunter Horne Southeast Nick Bartoszek Lakewood Ranch Tabetha Lex Palmetto Manatee County 4-H Samuel West Regional Envirothon Winners Finish Strong at the State Envirothon Teams Amoeba Alert and Tree Thuggers, from Manatee and Sarasota High Schools respectively, were awarded special recognitions at the State Envirothon held recently at Hillsborough River State Park. The Amoeba Alert team received special recognition for high score in the Soils and Land Use Category. The Tree Thuggers excelled on the oral questions at the state Envirothon and were given special recognition for their high score. Amoeba Alert finished in 5th place and Tree Thuggers placed 11th overall out of 26 teams in the state competition. L. to R.: Leah Rothfeld, Kyle Grosser, Patricia Zalo (in back), Anna Trinci, Lauren Demo, and Teri Polly (Manatee High School Amoeba Alert) The Manatee County Agriculture and Extension Service Soils Unit, in partnership with the NRCS/USDA and the Manatee River Soil & Water Conservation District, assists Manatee County's private land owners with conserving their soil, water and other natural resources. Local, state and federal agencies and policy makers also rely on our expertise. We deliver technical assistance based on sound science and suited to a customer's specific needs. Cost shares and financial incentives are available in some cases. The majority of conservation application is accomplished with local partners. Participation in our program is voluntary. We coordinate several educational events for the Manatee River Soil & Water Conservation District, including Envirothon, Land Judging, Speech Competition, and the Spring Conservation Farm Tour. Have you ever wondered what the nation's soil and water conservation districts are all about? Click here to read more... Resources Access soil maps and data online here. For More Information Visit http://www.fl.nrcs.usda.gov/ Or contact the local Manasota Service Center 6942 Professional Parkway East Sarasota, FL 34240-8414 (941) 907-0011 Jack Creighton, USDA/NRCS District Conservationist Gail Somodi, Manatee County Soil Conservation Supervisor John Noll, Manatee County District Soil Conservation Planner
*New* Now Available Online Stormwater Ponds: A Citizen’s Guide to Their Purpose and Management Published by the NRCS and a couple agencies, in cooperation with numerous agencies, this manual is written for citizens, stormwater managers and practitioners. With a practical approach to stormwater ponds and their care, the manual contains information on developing a neighborhood based care program for your stormwater pond. Please note that some of the contacts on the list in the back of the manual may be out of date. If you prefer a hard copy , we have a limited supply. Please call our office at 941-907-0011.
View the PDF.
Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District Board Members An elected five-member, non-partisan board of supervisors volunteer their services. Chairman Jennifer Brunty, Ph.D. Vice-Chair John J. O’Connor, Jr. Secretary/Treasurer Paul Howard Supervisor Callon C. ‘Buddy’ Keen, Jr. Supervisor Ben King
Conservation Awards Each year, teachers whose students participate in a Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District (MRSWCD) event select a deserving student to be presented with a MRSWCD sponsored Conservation Award. The winning students have excelled at a conservation related achievement such as land judging or presenting a speech in the annual Speech Contest in November. Congratulations to the following students: Middle School FFA Amanda Neal-Buffalo Creek Jonathon Tyler Lincoln Meagan Gigliotti Nolan Paige Morrison Haile High School FFA Emily Courson Braden River Hunter Horne Southeast Nick Bartoszek Lakewood Ranch Tabetha Lex Palmetto Manatee County 4-H Samuel West Regional Envirothon Winners Finish Strong at the State Envirothon Teams Amoeba Alert and Tree Thuggers, from Manatee and Sarasota High Schools respectively, were awarded special recognitions at the State Envirothon held recently at Hillsborough River State Park. The Amoeba Alert team received special recognition for high score in the Soils and Land Use Category. The Tree Thuggers excelled on the oral questions at the state Envirothon and were given special recognition for their high score. Amoeba Alert finished in 5th place and Tree Thuggers placed 11th overall out of 26 teams in the state competition.
L. to R.: Leah Rothfeld, Kyle Grosser, Patricia Zalo (in back), Anna Trinci, Lauren Demo, and Teri Polly (Manatee High School Amoeba Alert)
The Manatee County Agriculture and Extension Service Soils Unit, in partnership with the NRCS/USDA and the Manatee River Soil & Water Conservation District, assists Manatee County's private land owners with conserving their soil, water and other natural resources.
Local, state and federal agencies and policy makers also rely on our expertise. We deliver technical assistance based on sound science and suited to a customer's specific needs. Cost shares and financial incentives are available in some cases. The majority of conservation application is accomplished with local partners. Participation in our program is voluntary.
We coordinate several educational events for the Manatee River Soil & Water Conservation District, including Envirothon, Land Judging, Speech Competition, and the Spring Conservation Farm Tour.
Have you ever wondered what the nation's soil and water conservation districts are all about? Click here to read more...
Access soil maps and data online here.
Visit http://www.fl.nrcs.usda.gov/
Or contact the local Manasota Service Center
6942 Professional Parkway East
Sarasota, FL 34240-8414
(941) 907-0011
Jack Creighton, USDA/NRCS District Conservationist
Gail Somodi, Manatee County Soil Conservation Supervisor
John Noll, Manatee County District Soil Conservation Planner
Contact: Gail Somodi Soil Conservation Supervisor (941) 907-0011
