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Antelope Valley Conservation District Nursery Assessment
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The DM RC&D worked with the Antelope Valley Resource Conservation District to identify ways to improve operations and management of the District’s nursery. Traditionally, the nursery focused on plants to address windbreak and erosion concerns. The assessment focused on nursery expansion,... » Details
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Owens Valley Natural Livestock Feasibility Study
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The DM RC&D is working with Inyo County on a Feasibility Study in the Owens Valley, which will result in a comprehensive analysis of the viability of developing a natural meat industry in order to preserve the agricultural heritage and provide an opportunity for economic development.... » Details
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Regional Tourism Project - Hwy 178 Corridor
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MDM-RC&D obtained a grant for a Regional Tourism Grant Program & Hwy 178 Corridor Celebration & Tourism Expo from Kern County BOT. Project is intended to promote economic development in Kern County by promoting and educating locals and out of towners on the annual activites, points... » Details
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Rademacher Hills Interpretive Trail
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The DM RC&D worked with Bureau of Land Management and NRCS to develop an interpretive trail in the Rademacher Hills. A kiosk was designed and installed along with additional signage placed along various points of the trail, which identify the native desert plants. This project was... » Details
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Smith Ranch-LRManagement Plan1
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Long Range Grazing Management Plan developed for a 711 acre ranch along the South Fork Kern River to complement South Fork Kern Watershed Protection Conservation Easement Project. Plan addresses grazing management, invasive weeds, wildlife habitat protection, water quality, riparian... » Details
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Small Business Development WS - Lake Isabella
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MD-M RC&D conducted a one day workshop for small business owners and those wishing to start a new business, on the how to create, develop and revise a business plan in order to create growth, expansion and financial sustainability. The worskhop was taught by representatives from the... » Details
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Small Business Development WS – Ridgecrest
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MD-M RC&D conducted a one day workshop for small business owners and those wishing to start a new business, on the how to create, develop and revise a business plan in order to create growth, expansion and financial sustainability. The worskhop was taught by representatives from the... » Details
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Jawbone Wash Dust Mitigation Plan-LWS Phase 1
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This mitigation plan consists of a multi-agency approach and outlines practices/implementation measures that aid in the containment and stabilization of blowsand accumulation areas that drive wind erosion in the Jawbone Wash area, which includes the community of Rancho Seco and the... » Details
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Tribes and the Farm Bill Phase 2
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As a supplement to the grant received from NRCS, the MD-M RC&D Council applied to the CARC&DC's 2005 RFP. The money was used to assist with design and duplication of 1000 Tribes and the Farm Bill DVD's which highlighted FARM Bill Programs offered, procedures on applying and contractual... » Details
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Small Business Financial Expo
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MD-M RC&D conducted 2 Small Business Financial Expo's; 1 was held in Lake Isabella (Kern County) and the other was held in Bishop (Inyo County). We had a series of speakers present information on financial resources/programs for those wanting to start new businesses and existing... » Details
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Pinyon Seed Gathering Project
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Collaborative project between the MD-M RC&D, Tribal TANF Prevention Program, BLM, USFS, and the Monache Intertribal Association to re-introduce the traditions, songs, and ceremony of the pinyon harvest. Project consisted of a two day field event in Kennedy Meadows. The Pinyon seeds... » Details
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AV Resource Conservation District Outreach Grant
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CARC&DC grant funding received to assist the AV RCD to develop and distribute conservation outreach materials to a target audience of local populations unaware of the District's Conservation Nursery and the service they provide. » Details
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Kern River Valley Yard and Garden Program
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The DM RC&D established a Yard and Garden Program to assist homeowners with their landscaping to increase water efficiency, reduce non-point source pollution, promote native plants, and protect from fire damage. Major funding for this project was provided by the Sierra Nevada Alliance’s... » Details
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Native Plant Sale
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The DM RC&D held native plant sales in Lake Isabella and the City of Ridgecrest this year. The purpose was to promote native, adaptable, and fire-wise plants and educate the public of the multiple benefits of these plants.
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Broadband Feasibility Study
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The Desert Mountain Resource Conservation and Development Council received proposals for completion of a Broadband Demand Aggregate Study for the Eastern Sierras. This project will collect community feedback and identify existing broadband infrastructure to develop a preferred alternative... » Details
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Biofuels Outreach Meeting
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The DMRC&D assisted with a Community Forum on expanding the U.S. Biofuels Market led by USDA on Monday, October, 18, 2010 at the Mojave Water Agency in Apple Valley. USDA outlined a plan on how to develop a successful biofuels market capable of achieving the U.S. Renewable Fuels... » Details
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Jobs Forum
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In February, the Desert Mountain RC&D hosted a workshop on jobs in rural California in conjunction with USDA Rural Development. From this and other meetings around the State, a report was developed by USDA-RD. DMRC&D is happy to report that the Job Forums Report has been completed... » Details
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Nonprofit Financial Management Workshop
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We completed two three-day non-profit management workshops.
This course was designed for RC&D councils and
taught by an RC&D Coordinator from Tennessee and their
accountant. We had a total of 42 attendees between the two
classes. We heard great reviews from all those who attended.
We... » Details
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