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The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), formerly known as the Soil Conservation Service (SCS), is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture that provides technical assistance to private land owners and managers. Its name was changed in 1994 during the Presidency of Bill Clinton to reflect its broader mission. It is a relatively small agency, currently comprising about 12,000 employees. Its mission is to improve, protect, and conserve natural resources on private lands through a cooperative partnership with local and state agencies. While its primary focus has been agricultural lands, its many technical contributions to soil surveying and classification and to water quality improvement are well known. One example is the Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP), set up to quantify the benefits of agricultural conservation efforts promoted and supported by programs in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (2002 Farm Bill). NRCS is the leading agency in this project. The agency was founded largely through the efforts of Hugh Hammond Bennett, a soil conservation pioneer who had worked for the Department of Agriculture since the early 20th century.[1] On September 13, 1933, the Soil Erosion Service was formed in the Department of the Interior, with Bennett as chief. The service was transferred to the Department of Agriculture on March 23, 1935, and was shortly thereafter combined with other USDA units to form the Soil Conservation Service by the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act of 1935, passed by Congress on April 27, 1935.[2][3] Hugh Bennett continued as chief, a position he held until his retirement in 1951. On October 20, 1994, the agency was renamed to the Natural Resources Conservation Service as part of the Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994.[2] name="External_links" id="External_links">
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1. Going Fly Fishing Anyone
November 17, 2008
There are thousands of live-bait anglers, who are excellent sportsmen, but the fly fisherman can practice better conservation from the beginning.
Basically, fly fishing is not only one of the fastest growing sports; it is one of the foremost forms of conserving natural resources as well as providing aquatic recreation.
Fly fishing is, very simple when three things are right: you must have a suitable rod; you must get a line to match it; and you must learn correct casting technique.
For people who wish to know some tips on fly fishing, here is a list of some pointers that coul... (read more)
Author: Jed Segal
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2. Basic Fly Fishing Tips for Newbies
October 27, 2008
Fly fishing is one of the fastest growing games in the US. But more importantly it is considered one of the most popular sports that help in the conservation of natural resources, especially the aquatic one.
Fly fishing is quite simple - all you need are a fishing rod, line and the ability to make the proper casting. Here are some fly fishing tips and techniques that can help the fly fishers to well on their next angling adventure.
Material of the fly fishing rod – for beginners, it is advised to get the hollow glass as it is more sturdy and efficient. Also, it does not need too muc... (read more)
Author: Ernesto Maitim
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3. Natural Resources of the Red Sea, Application and Conservation
October 07, 2008
Natural Resources of the Red Sea, Application and Conservation
Prof. Dr. Mohammed Shokry Ahmed Ammar
Marine Environmenatal Consultant
Prof. of Marine Invertebrates/Coral Reefs
*National Institute of Oceanography & Fisheries, Suez Branch, P.O. Box 182, Egypt. E-mail: shokry_1@yahoo.com, Mobile: 0102660980, Tel(Ins.): 0623360015, Fax(Inst.): 0623360016
Natural resources in the Red Sea include coral reefs, mangroves, sea islands, sandy and rocky coasts, seaweeds, fishes, dolphins, duogongs, and some other threatened species like sea turtles. Ecotourism is the most impo... (read more)
Author: Mohammed Ammar
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