Alabama Soil and Water Blog Spot

  Give a little thought to your stockpile locations.  Try to keep piles as far as possible from a concentrated flow area. If the soil is not to be used for a while, keep it covered with mulch, vegetation, or plastic.  This pile here has a direct conduit to the stormwater curb inlet.   Perry L Oakes, PE Erosion and Sediment Control Program Coordinator

In rural Greene County, an educational opportunity focused on nature's tiny but mighty pollinators is blossoming at the Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). With the aid of a $2,500 Friends of NACD District Grant — just one of eight awarded nationwide in 2023 — the Greene County SWCD is cultivating a vibrant, bee-friendly garden that serves as both an inviting habitat and a hub for learning about conservation's bigger picture.   The project was born from a desire to lead by example on an easy but impactful way anyone can start their own conservation journey - creating pollinator-friendly spaces. Pollinators like bees are super important to the entire conservation ethos, playing vital roles in plant reproduction, food production, and maintaining healthy ecosystems.   "Our USDA Service Center was drab, lacking any greenery. It didn't reflect our commitment to conservation," said Lorena Wilson, Greene County SWCD ’s District Administrative Co