The Press-Dispatch
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D-2 Pike County Planter SWCD Newsletter November and December 2015 The Press-Dispatch Visit your local Superior Ag Resources branch where our agronomy specialists can provide you with up-to-date Precision Ag services to assist with all of your cropping needs. We provide a complete line of seed, fertilizer and crop chemicals, as well as fuel, feed, custom application and field scouting. Locations in: Patoka 812-385-5068 Owensville 812-724-4455 Haubstadt 812-768-6121 Mackey 812-795-2535 Evansville 812-423-6481 Petersburg 812-354-9119 Visit Our wEbsitE: www.suPEriOrag.cOM 2 COLOR VERSION, BLACK GRAYSCALE VERSION, 30% BLACK grow with us MIDDLE PATOKA RIVER 319 UPDATE On Saturday, September 12, 2015, more than 100 volunteers collected more than 1,500 lbs. of trash at the Patoka Lake Clean-up. After wards, the Patoka Lake Regional Water and Sewer District had a water plant tour that was open to the public. Several attended the water plant tour to learn about how raw water is drawn from Patoka Lake and transformed into the drinking water supply we all rely on. As 2015 winds down, so the current Middle Patoka 319 grant is nearing completion. Two of our last cost-share projects involve urban Best Manage- ment Practices. One project, perme- able concrete at Winslow Town Hall, is scheduled to be done in November. The other, a rain garden at Hunting- burg City Lake, is well on its way to completion. We conducted a rain garden work- shop on Thursday, October 22 at the Huntingburg rain garden site, to talk about the benefits of a rain garden and how they improve water quality by infiltrating storm water runoff. After the workshop, volunteers spent the rest of the day planting over a 1,000 water-loving plants according to the rain garden design. After the Winslow project is installed in November, we will have a workshop to showcase permeable concrete and how it affects water qual- ity by mitigating storm water runoff. Be sure to contact watershed coor- dinator, Julie Loehr, at 812-779-7924 or julia.loehr@inh2o.org, if you'd be interested in attending the permeable concrete showcase event. Details are still being hammered down, but call or email to get on a contact list. Lastly, there will be a Smart-Growth workshop in Dubois County yet this fall. Watch newspapers and listen for radio announcements for more information. We're still working on the date and venue for this workshop, so if interested, contact Julie Loehr to get the latest information regarding this smart-growth workshop. Contact her at 812-779-7924 or julia.loehr@ inh2o.org. LOWER PATOKA RIVER 319 UPDATE On Tuesday, October 20, Lower Patoka watershed coordinator Julie Loehr hosted a pasture walk with Victor Shelton, State Agronomist and Grazing Specialist. Eight producers attended the workshop at the cattle ranch of Zach Rogers. It was a ver y informative evening. While walking the pasture and discussing forage, stockpiling and intensive grazing with rotational paddocks, those in atten- dance were able to share their person- al livestock situations and issues and get their questions answered. Thanks to Victor Shelton for taking the time to come and share his knowledge with all of us! GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE Though the majority of 319 funding has already be allocated in cost- share projects, there is some funding still available through The Nature Conser vancy and the Walton Founda- tion for those farming in the Patoka River watershed. Cost-share dollars are available to help implement best management practices that address water quality issues for those farming in the Patoka River subwatersheds of Robinson/Big Creek and Keg Creek, both East and West Forks. Contact Julie Loehr at 812-779-7924 or the Pike Co. SWCD for more information. Middle/Lower Patoka River 319 update Even the cattle got in on the conversation as Shelton pointed out the difference in good and bad forage. Victor Shelton starts the pasture walk with information on weed prevention and good pasture management tips. Posey SWCD Tree Sale The Pike County SWCD is proud to promote a tree sale being hosted by the Posey County SWCD and would gladly help make arrangements for pickup if needed. The Pike SWCD often works with the Posey SWCD on vari- ous projects and would be willing to pick up the trees if need be and have them available at the Pike County office for those ordering. The Posey County Soil & Water Conser vation District is partnering with ISA Certified Arborist (In 3447A) Tom Guggenheim, of Mt. Vernon, for our 2015 District Tree Sale. All trees are native to the area and are locally grown in southern Posey County. These trees are 1 1⁄2 to 6 feet and are grown in a removable tubular container. Trees 4 ft. and under are $10 each. Trees 4 ft. and over are $15 each, plus seven percent sales tax. Not all trees are available in taller sizes. Trees purchased, planted and cared for properly are guaranteed for one year. These trees have been raised in a manner to provide a well-developed 20-inch long root, result - ing in rapid growth once planted, with proper care. Trees will be avail- able between mid-to-late November through mid- to-late December and are best planted during this time. Pick up is in Mt. Vernon. With your order, or before if requested, you will receive detailed information of tree site selection, transporting the tree, planting information and care of the tree after planting. Available species 4 ft. and under include: Autumn Blaze Maple, Bald Cypress, Basswood, Black Cherr y, Black Gum Tree, Black Oak, Bur Oak, Butter Nut, Cherr y Bark Oak, Chestnut Oak, Chinquapin Oak, Dawn Redwood, Hackberr y, Hazelnut, Honey Locust, Kentucky Coffee Tree, Overcup Oak, Pecan, Per - simmon, Red Maple, Red Oak, River Birch, Scarlet Oak, Shagbark Hickor y, Shellbark Hickor y, Shingle Oak, Shumard Oak, Silver Maple, Silver X Red Maple, Sugar Maple, Swamp Chestnut Oak, Swamp White Oak, Sweetgum, Tamerack, Tulip Tree, Walnut, Wash - ington Hawthorn, White Oak and White Pine. Available species over 4 ft. ($15) include: Bald Cypress, Black Gum Tree, Black Oak, Cherr y Bark, Chestnut Oak, Chinqua- pin, Hackberr y, Hazelnut, Overcup Oak, Persimmon, Red Maple, Red Oak, Scarlet Oak, Shumard Oak, Silver X Red Maple, Sugar Maple and Swamp Chestnut Oak. Email the District at jeri.ziliak@in.nacdnet. net for a copy of the order form and the planting information. You can also stop by the office at 1805 Main Street, Mt. Vernon or call 812-838-4191 ext. 3 to have a form mailed to you. Natural Resource Specialist position open in Knox County SWCD The Knox County Soil and Water Conser vation District currently has a natural resource specialist position open within the SWCD. This position per- forms the technical work necessar y for implement- ing invasive species and forestr y programs, and practices in Knox County. For more information on this position or to obtain an application and detailed job description, contact the Knox County SWCD at 812-882-8210 ext. 3 or email Troy Hinkle at troy.hinkle@ in.nacdnet.net.