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April 1
,2015
Volume 39 ~ Number 13 News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
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Emergency Monsanto Supports Gooding Library Preparedness On March 5th, as part of their America’s Farmers Grow Communities Fund, Monsanto awarded the Gooding Public Library $2500 on behalf of the David Hults family. With the help of farmers in seven Idaho Counties, the America’s Farmers Grow Communities Fund has helped support Boy Scout troops, 4-H clubs, medical facilities, food pantries, and other organizations in Idaho. Farmers in eligible counties are encouraged to nominate a tax-exempt public charity in their communities. Then in December, a third party selects one win- David Hults, Dan Rongen (Monsanto), ner for each eligible county. and Cindy Bigler (Gooding Library) The Gooding Public Library is proud and celebrate a Growing Library. excited to put this award money to good work and the continued improvement of making books and other forms of information available to the people of Gooding County.
NRCS Seeks Applications For Conservation Grants USDA NRCS SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANTS In Idaho The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Idaho will set aside up to $150,000 for the 2015 Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) program, which funds projects that demonstrate innovative, on-the-ground conservation techniques and strategies. Through CIG, Environmental Quality Incentives Program funds are used to
award competitive grants to Indian Tribes, State and local units of government, non-governmental organizations, and individuals. Proposals may be submitted for projects between one and three years in duration. The maximum award amount for any project may not exceed $75,000. “CIG provides a great opportunity for NRCS to work with others to share innovative conservation approaches and technologies,” said Travis Thomason, Acting Idaho NRCS State Conser-
vationist. “This year we are looking for proposals that will promote the adoption of emerging conservation strategies related soil erosion and sage-grouse.” Fiscal Year 2015 funds will specifically be targeted at projects in Idaho that demonstrate: · Innovative conservation technologies or agronomic techniques that address water and/or wind erosion on Highly Erodible Land. · New techniques/approaches and/or technologies to continued on page 9.....
TWIN FALLS- Don’t be alarmed if you see more activity than usual near your local hospital. Most likely it is only an exercise. In early April, four south central Idaho hospitals will participate in an emergency preparedness exercise. This exercise will focus on healthcare system preparedness, emergency operations coordination, volunteer and fatality management, medical surge, and information sharing. The exercise is designed to test medical and emergency plans while enhancing multiagency coordination. The exercise is being led by South Central Public Health District with participating agencies including: St. Luke’s Magic Valley, St. Luke’s Jerome, St. Luke’s Wood River, North Canyon Medical Center, Twin Falls Department of Emergency Services, Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind, Gooding County Disaster Services, Magic Valley Paramedics, Idaho State Police, other public safety partners, and community volunteers.