Cumberland County Conservation District
Our Objective...
To promote the wise use and management of the county's renewable natural resources of soil, water, woodland and wildlife.
Our Mission...
To provide guidance, information and assistance to the general public that will promote the wise use, improvement and conservation of our natural resources for our and future generations.
Cumberland County Conservation District and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service programs are offered on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, marital or familial status.
Equipment
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Boomjet Spray
5.5 HP Honda Motor
McHale Hay Wrapper
(2) Haybuster
No-Till Drill
Copyright Cumberland County Conservation District April 2007 - 2012 .
Wanda J, Gilbert .
Stop by the conservation district office
for more information on the health of your soil!
2012 District Board Officers
206 N. Main Street • Burkesville, KY 42717
tel. (270) 864-2606 or 2631, Ext. 3 • fax. (270) 864-5309
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Wanda J. Gilbert - District Administrative Secretary
2011 - 2012 District Board Supervisors
Jeff Mowers, Tony Nation, Randall Page, Finis Hardin,
Willie Joe Russell, NRCS DC
Monthly Environmental Awareness Project
Stewardship Week April 29 - May 5
2nd Annual 8th Grade Conservation Safety Day
Arbor Day - “Red Delicious” Apple Tree Sale
Cumberland County Conservation District Fiscal Year July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012 Activities.
21st Century Conservation Classes at CCMS
Making football shape “Planters” out of 2 liter bottles
Each Wednesday from 3:00pm - 4:00pm, the District Administrative Secretary teaches Conservation Classes at CCMS.
Making “Plans” for the Year.
8th Annual 5th Grade Conservation Field Day
5th Grade Students and Teachers
Scott and Ken with Kentucky Division of Forestry - Ms. Debbie’s Group
Chris with Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife - Ms. Valorie’s Group
Bobby and Geneva with US Army Corp of Engineer - Mr. Dave’s Group
Brian and Chris with Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife K9 Unit - Ms. LaGrainge’s Group
Coti with Kentucky Department of Parks - Ms. Renata’s Group
Willie Joe with Natural Resources Conservation Service - Ms. Becky’s Group
Madison Willis “T-shirt Design” Winner
Suprise Guest - Mr. Danny Allen
CCES Principal - Ms. Carolyn Spears
CC Schools Superintendent - Mr. John Hurt
Avo - Snack and Recycle Lady
Jim Claypool Art and Conservation Writing Contest Winners
The Kentucky Agriculture Water Quality Act
The Kentucky General assembly passed the Kentucky Agriculture Water Quality Act in 1994 (KRS.224.71-100 through 224.71-140). The goal of the act is to protect surface and groundwater resources from pollution as a result of agriculture and silviculture (forestry) activities.
The Agriculture Water Quality act requires all landowners with 10 or more acres that are being used for agriculture or silviculture operations to develop and implement a water quality plan based upon guidance from the Kentucky Agriculture Water Quality Plan. It is the sole responsibility of each landowner to develop, implement and revise when need, a water quality plan for their individual operations.
The Kentucky Agriculture Water Quality Plan is basically a compilation of best management practices (BMPs) from six different areas: silviculture, pesticides and fertilizers, farmstead, crops, livestock and streams and other water. Each BMP includes definitions and descriptions, regulatory requirements, Agriculture Water Quality Authority requirements, design information, practice maintenance, technical assistance, cost share assistance, recommendations and references. The statewide plan services as the guideline to individual landowners / land users as they develop water quality plans for their individual operations.
By implementing an agriculture water quality plan, you help to protect both surface and groundwater from agricultural contaminants. Keeping the water resources of the Commonwealth clean, protect human and animal health, and reduces the cost of treating drinking water.
The Agriculture Water Quality Plan is required by the local Conservation District , if you plan to apply for state cost share programs. The annual State Cost Share Program sign-up period will be announced later this year, if state funds are available.
We will be providing assistance to landowners / land users, producers and farmers in completing their Agriculture Water Quality Plans throughout the month.
Commonwealth Clean-up Poster and Essay Contest
National Association of Conservation District Poster and Essay Contest
Overall K-1: 1 - Garrett Scott
2 - Alex Sanchez, 3 - Savannah Beaty
Overall 2-3: 1 - Xander Newell
2 - Haley Davis, 3 - Colby Huddleston
Overall 4-6: 2 - Alexis Rodriguez
Overall 4-6: 3 - Bailey Morgan
Overall 7-9: 1 - Jesse Davidson
Overall 7-9: 3 - Taylor Honeyman
Overall 10-12: 2 - Erin Flowers
Overall 6-8: 3 - Emily Cecil and
Faith Campbell (not pictured)
2 - Dawson Jones, 1 - Ande Flatt
Overall 9: 1 - Travis Riddle
2 - Demi Marlowe, 3 - Andrea Mann
Overall 10: 1 - Robert Samson
2 - Larissa Walker, 3 - Emily Flatt
Overall 11: 1- Nacina Scott
2 - Eliza Smith, 3 - Alexis Contos
Overall 12: 3 - Alina Kopahnke
1 - Forrest Campbell, 2 - Erin Flowers
Overall Poster Winners advanced to State
Overall 2-3: Xander Newell
Overall K-1: Garrett Scott
Overall 4-6: Kailey Likens
Overall 7-9: Jesse Davidson
Overall 10-12: Hannah Cooper
Forests For People - More Than You Can Image
2011 College and Career Fair Day at CCHS
The Cumberland County Conservation District honored these two outstanding people with a dinner on Monday, August 22nd at Jones’ Restaurant.. Jeff Mowers, Chairman presented the plaques.
Fiscal Year 2010 - 2011 Recipients
Purpose of the Conservation District
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Crystal Lewis - winner of the AM/FM Radio and CD Player
Each student that visited the booth signed in and received a ticket for the door prize to be given away that afternoon. The door prize was a AM/FM Radio and CD Player combo. Students visited the booth: 8th - “27”, 9th -”49”, 10th -”17”, 11th - “27” and 12th - “8” totaling 128 students.
and Job Description Board
Learning about “Kentucky Snakes”
Studying “Kentucky” history
Naming the “50 States” on US Map
Foam Poster Contest Winner
Advanced to National Level
Jeff Alexander, Henry Holley, Charles Garmon
Charles Garmon, Treasurer
Jeff Alexander, Vice Chairman
Discussing “Food” Project
Making Plastic and Paper Turkeys
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