The Perry County Conservation District Quarterly

Volume 2, Issue 2 April 2014

Dinner Held in Honor of Mr. Bill Growns

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"RR.A. Boggs constructs a wide flow line on waterway.

Mr. Lee Nutt presents Mr. Bill Growns with a plaque to commemorate nearly 40 years of service to PCCD.

PCCD Brings Conservation History to Life

A new History section has been added to the PCCD website. The following is a note introducing this addition: Established on March 19, 1942, the Perry County Conservation District has helped further the cause of conservation in Perry County for over 70 years. The preservation of our natural environment while helping local farmers, ranchers and landowners has been the unwavering goal of the Perry County Conservation District since its foundation.

DISTRICT DIRECTORS AND STAFF

LEE NUTT- PRESIDENT RAYFORD WINDLE- SECRETARY KAREN BRAZIL- MEMBER CONRAD GUNTHER- MEMBER KARLA BULL - MEMBER CRISTIN DAVIS- OFFICE
MANAGER

CONTACT THE PERRY COUNTY CONSERVATION OFFICE: PO BOX 266, PERRYVILLE,AR, 72126
PHONE:(501)

889-2715

EMAIL: PERRYCOUNTYCD@YAHOO.COM

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Federal Dollars that came to Perry County and/or Perry County land owners as a direct result of Conservation Districts presence: Dollars Obligated for Conservation Practices Programs
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On February 18, the Perry County Conservation District held a dinner at the Church of Christ Hospitality Room to honor Bill Growns and his nearly 40 years of service to the PCCD board. Chairman Lee Nutt presented Mr. Growns with a plaque to commemorate the occasion. Also in attendance were Bills wife Marty, board members Rayford Windle, Karen A. Brazil, Conrad Gunther and Karla Bull along with spouses. Jody Rodgers from NRCS attended along with Blake Walters from ANRC and Cristin Davis, PCCD Office Manager. A delicious meal was served by the Perry County EHC followed by several heartfelt speeches about Mr. Growns and how much his work has meant to both the conservation district and the county

Funding $2,949,485 $32,000 $284,922

EQIP (2003 2013) WHIP(2012-2013) CSP (2010-2013) WRP(2003-2010) EWP (2009-2010) CCRP(annually) Watershed Rehabilitation NRCS Salaries Camp Ouachita

approx $1,000,000 approx $75,000 $75,000 $100,000

annually over $100,000 $4,300,000

There are also many technical and engineering services provided free of charge to local landowners.
EQIP: Environmental Quality Incentives Program WHIP: Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program CSP: The Conservation Stewardship Program WRP: Wetland Reserve Program EWP: Emergency Watershed Protection CCRP: Continuous Conservation Reserve Program

Bill Growns

First Beaver Bounty Day of 2014 Success

Although it had to be rescheduled due to inclement weather, this years first quarter Beaver Bounty Day on February 18th was a success with 333 bounties collected by local harvesters. PCCDs second quarter Beaver Bounty day will be announced later this year.
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Conservation Quotes Edition

Good farmers, who take seriously their duties as Stewards of Creation and of their land's inheritors, contribute to the welfare of society in more ways than society usually acknowledges, or even knows. These farmers produce valuable goods, of course; but they also conserve soil, they conserve water, they conserve wildlife, they conserve open space, they conserve scenery. Wendell Berry

Recently I had the privilege to uncover some photo archives of both our work and farming and conservation practices from decades gone by. These glimpses into the past and their reflection on the future were so fascinating that I wanted to share them with the world. Where available, I have given descriptions, names and photographer credits. I hope to add more photos to the library as time allows and I welcome any submissions from outside parties who would like to add to our collection. Thank you for your time, Cristin To view the photos online, go to: http://www.perrycountyconservat ion.org/pccd-history.html

Of all the questions which can come before this nation, short of the actual preservation of its existence in a great war, there is none which compares in importance with the great central task of leaving this land even a better land for our descendants than it is for us. Theodore Roosevelt

ITEMS FOR SALE

IN

OUR OFFICE

The Perry County Conservation Districts offers several items for sale here in our office to help Perry county residents. These items can be purchased during office hours every week: Whole Jumbo Cashews (roasted and salted) 1 lb bag $10 White Chocolate Pecan Halves 1 lb bag $7.50 Dark Chocolate Pecan Halves 1 lb bag $7.50 Praline Pecan Pieces 1 lb bag $7.50 Plat Books $40.00 Wall Maps $30.00 Topographical Maps $7.00 Marking Flags Bundle $6.00 Each $0.06

Flagging Tape $2.00 Acreage Scale $3.00 Firestar Fire Ant Bait 2 lb. canister $7.50/25 lb. bag $75.00

Virl Rainey mowing Bermuda grass and lespedeza hay. Date taken 7/29/1970 by Davis Womack in Casa, Arkansas.

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