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One of the three R’s of Recycling is ‘Reduce’. In an attempt to ‘Reduce’ Henry Co. is lessening the amount paper it prints. Instead of mailing brochures we would like to use email. Help us ‘Reduce’ by providing your email address if you are interested in any of our sales (trees, rain barrels, fish, or bulbs).
Henry County SWCD Contact Information
301 East North Street
Cambridge, Illinois 61238
Phone: 309.937.5263, extension 3
Fax: 309.937.2171
Andrew.Brachman@il.nacdnet.net
Sharon.Matson@il.nacdnet.net
“When the land does well for its owner, and the owner does well by his land – when both end up better by reason of their partnership – then we have conservation.”
- Aldo Leopold
Download and print the Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District pamphlet!
The Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District offers all programs and services without regard to color, nationality, religion, sex, age, marital status or handicap.
Articles
Dairy Farmers: Save Money & Natural Resources
2011-10-26 11:25
The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy is helping dairy farmers save money and conserve many of our natural resources. Dave White, Chief of NRCS, stated that, “By helping farmers conserve energy, we’re helping to reduce agriculture’s carbon footprint; helping to reduce our dependence on...
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Conservation Notes: More Than You Can Imagine
2011-03-17 13:38
'Forests for People - More Than You Can Imagine' is the Soil and Water Stewardship theme for 2011. Take this opportunity to learn about forests, tree identification, tree structure, management, conservation, and wildlife habitat. Forests cover 30% of the land area on Earth. Forests grow in many...
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Conservation Notes: Promote Water Conservation
2011-02-14 10:37
Water is essential to life. Promote water conservation through the use of rain barrels.
What is a rain barrel? A rain barrel is a system of collecting and storing water from the roofs of homes, barns and sheds. Rain barrels prevent water from attaching to soil or pollutants and being carried away...
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Conservation Notes: In the Winter
2011-01-07 13:11
It is no secret. I love winter! Whether it is snuggled inside with a cup of cocoa, snapping photographs of winter scenery, or taking care of our cattle in winter conditions, I love winter.
There is so much to do during the winter months! Here are just a few activities kids and families can do...