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The Hiawatha Management Unit, comprised of the Jackson, Nemaha and Brown County Conservation Districts, will be hosting a Local Working Group (LWG) meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 5, at Netawaka Fitness Center, 233 Whiteway Street, in Netawaka, Kan.

The purpose of this meeting is to make recommendations to the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist, as well as other state and local leaders, related to addressing natural resource concerns identified at local level. The recommendations gathered locally, as well as a consolidated report for the entire state of Kansas, will be shared with all interested parties.

“LWGs are important because they provide recommendations on local and state natural resource priorities and criteria for U.S. Department of Agriculture [USDA] conservation activities and programs. It is critical that the ‘boots on the ground’ have a voice in the process,” said Dan Meyerhoff, Executive Director for the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts.

To RSVP for the March 5 meeting or to request more information about LWGs, contact your local County Conservation District or NRCS staff. Individuals can also request information to participate virtually in the meeting.

Brown County: Niki Tollefson; 785-742-3161, ext 3194

Jackson County: Brian Boeckman; 785-851-5219

Nemaha County: Dana Schmelzle; 785-336-2186, ext 110