Union County Soil & Water Conservation District

03/15/2025

03/07/2025

The impacts of the funding freeze are rippling through communities, placing strain on state, tribal, and local governments, and creating uncertainty about the future administration of programs.

Read more in the report, Sustaining Our Locally Led Conservation Delivery System:https://www.nacdnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-02-28-Conservation-District-Survey-Report.pdf

03/06/2025

03/04/2025

Tate Reeves has officially signed a proclamation declaring March as “Wildfire Prevention Month” in MS. The proclamation highlights the importance of wildfire prevention and every Mississippian's critical role in safeguarding the state’s forests.

March typically sees an increase in wildfire incidents in MS due to dry vegetation, windy conditions, and the seasonal transition. Wildfire Prevention Month is a timely reminder of the shared responsibility to reduce these risks and prevent potential disasters. Most wildfires are accidental and can often be easily avoided.

MFC, the state agency responsible for monitoring, detecting, and suppressing wildfires around the clock, works tirelessly to protect lives, homes, and natural resources. In 2024, MFC wildland firefighters responded to more than 2,502 wildfires, burning over 51,982 acres. Thanks to wildland firefighters and their partners, over 3,886 were spared from destruction in the fiscal year 2024.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4hc5Qc1

02/26/2025

Calling All Conservation & Outreach Professionals!
Join the Mississippi Land Stewards Program in partnership with the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) Grow More Program for a hands-on workshop designed to help engage the farming community and advance conservation efforts across Mississippi!
Two Available Dates & Locations:
📍 May 6, 2025 – Starkville, MS
📍 May 8, 2025 – Raymond, MS
⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Lunch Provided!)
Learn effective strategies to increase conservation practice adoption
Gain valuable communication tools for working with landowners
Free registration, but required!
🔗 Register now:
👉 May 6 - Starkville- https://reg.extension.msstate.edu/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0081-0004-d080d0c918d14c1098c3189e50305178
👉 May 8 - Raymond- https://reg.extension.msstate.edu/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0081-0004-5092f7e7c1fd4741b8a89eb290761b55
📢 Don’t miss this opportunity to become a stronger voice for conservation in Mississippi!

03/04/2024

10/12/2023

Today and every day we are grateful for our farmers who clothe and feed Mississippi, the nation, and the world! On , thank a farmer for doing the hard work required to make sure our nation is healthy and thriving.