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42-558: SCS may refer to: Education [ edit ] Canada [ edit ] St. Clement's School , a private girls school located in Toronto Simcoe Composite School , a public secondary school in Norfolk County, Ontario India [ edit ] School of Communication Studies, Panjab University , Chandigarh St. Columba's School, Delhi ,

84-931: A Catholic boys school St. Crispin's Senior Secondary School , in Gurgaon, Haryana United States [ edit ] Carnegie Mellon School of Computer Science , in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Saint Christopher School , a catholic elementary school in Metairie, Louisiana Salisbury Christian School , a private school in Salisbury, Maryland Saraland City Schools , in Saraland, Alabama Shelburne Community School, in Shelburne, Vermont Shelby County Schools (disambiguation) Sierra Canyon School , California, United States Southfield Christian School ,

126-425: A Czech video game development company Single-crystal silicon , a based material used in virtually all modern electronic equipment Self-contained system (software) , a software architecture Sony Creative Software , an American software company SimCity Societies , a city-building simulation computer game Single Channel Simulcast , a special transmission mode, allowing the transmission of an analogue and

168-759: A UK retailer St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Wilmington, Delaware , a Catholic church Scottish Court Service, now Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service , a non-ministerial department of the Scottish Government Singapore Children's Society , a charitable organisation based in Singapore Society for Classical Studies , founded in 1869 as the American Philological Association Society of Christian Socialists , an American socialist organization Soil Conservation Service ,

210-503: A cooperative partnership with state and local agencies . While its primary focus has been agricultural lands, it has made many technical contributions to soil surveying , classification , and water quality improvement. 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

252-536: A digital program in the same channel Spinal cord stimulator , an implanted medical device for chronic pain management Bus SCS , a domotic proprietary bus for home and building automation Single-byte Character Set, or SBCS , a character encoding Other uses [ edit ] State Civil Service , State-Level Administrative Services of India. Social Credit System , a proposed national reputation system in China Sea Control Ship ,

294-404: A huge role in the health of our ecosystems. A delicate balance exists between relationships of plants and animals. If an animal is introduced to an ecosystem that is not native to the region that it could destroy plants or animals that should not have to protect itself from this particular threat. As well as if a plant ends up in a specific area where it should not be it could have adverse effects on

336-618: A primary and secondary private school in Muntinlupa, Philippines Geography [ edit ] South China Sea State of Slovenes, Croats and Serbs , a political entity that existed in 1918 St. Clair Shores, Michigan , a city in the United States Scatsta Airport (IATA airport code), on Mainland, Shetland Scotland Shopping City Süd , a shopping mall south of Vienna, Austria Organizations [ edit ] ScS , Suite Centres Sunderland,

378-813: A primary and secondary private school in Southfield, Michigan Smithtown Christian School , in Smithtown, New York Stevens Cooperative School , in Hoboken and Jersey City, New Jersey Sumter County School District (disambiguation) Other countries [ edit ] St. Cuthbert's Society , a college of the University of Durham Saba Comprehensive School , Saba, Dutch Caribbean St. Christopher's School, Harare , an independent, co-educational, day school in Harare, Zimbabwe South Crest School ,

420-418: A renovated and enlarged library, a computer and robotics lab, a cafeteria, and additional working spaces. Soil Conservation Service 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

462-937: A seed that will create another plant. NRCS sees the importance of this process so they are taking measures to increase the declining number of pollinators. There are many resources provided from the NRCS that will help any individual do their part in conservation of these important insects. Such as Backyard Conservation which tells an individual exactly how to help by just creating a small habitat in minutes. There are many others such as: Plants for pollinators, pollinators habitat in pastures, pollinator value of NRCS plant releases in conservation planting, plant materials publications relating to insects and pollinators, PLANTS database: NRCS pollinator documents. All of these are valuable resources that any individual can take advantage of. Invasive species cause America's reduction in economic productivity and ecological decline. NRCS works in collaboration with

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546-493: A very wide range of interdisciplinary resources. The NRCS also utilizes the following disciplines in order to maximize efficiency: These Science-Based technologies are all used together in order to provide the best conservation of natural resources possible. Established in 2006, the GBVPMC serves Nevada, California, and parts of Utah and Oregon. The center's main purpose is to combat the damage done by invasive plant species in

588-488: A waste management system so that run off and erosion is not a problem. The NRCS provides financial assistance to land owners with grazing land and range land that is used by livestock in order to control the run off of waste into fresh water systems and prevent soil erosion. Plants are a huge benefit to the health of ecosystems. NRCS offers significant amounts of resources to individuals interested in conserving plants. From databases full of information to financial assistance

630-528: Is an Anglican independent school for girls in Toronto , Ontario , Canada . The school was founded in 1901 by Canon Thomas Wesley Powell, Rector of St. Clement's Church , and was originally co-ed , but switched to being all-girls after the First World War. Students at SCS are often referred to as Clementines. In 2006, the school completed a new addition to the building which doubled the size of

672-847: The Dust Bowl in the 1930s. 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. The SCS

714-488: 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 worked for the Department of Agriculture from 1903 to 1952. Bennett's motivation was based on his knowledge of the detrimental effects of soil erosion and the impacts on U.S lands that led to

756-819: The Highly Erodible Land , Wetland (Swampbuster) , and Conservation Compliance Provisions acts. The CTA can also cover projects by state, local, and federal governments. Is a program to assist gulf bordering states (Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas) improve water quality and use sustainable methods of farming, fishing, and other industry. The program will deliver up to 50 million dollars over 2011–2013 to apply these sustainable methods, as well as wildlife habitat management systems that do not hinder agricultural productivity, and prevent future over use of water resources to protect native endangered species. The NRCS (formerly SCS) has been involved in soil and other conservation issues internationally since

798-530: The 1930s. The main bulk of international programs focused on preventing soil erosion by sharing techniques known to the United States with other areas. NRCS sends staff to countries worldwide to conferences to improve knowledge of soil conservation . There is also international technical assistance programs similar to programs implemented in the United States. There are long-term technical assistance programs in effect with one or more NRCS staff residing in

840-676: The 2008 Farm Bill. It aims at more regional or watershed scale projects, rather than individual farms and ranches. The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) was another consolidation effort of the 2014 Farm Bill, which includes the former Grasslands Reserve Program , Farm, and Ranch Lands Protection Program, and Wetlands Reserve Program . ACEP includes technical and financial help to maintain or improve land for agriculture or environmental benefits. (HFRP) Landowners volunteer to restore and protect forests in 30 or 10 year contracts. This program hands assisting funds to participants. The objectives of HFRP are to: (AGWAM) Serves 10 states in

882-771: The Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994, the agency was renamed the Natural Resources Conservation Service during the tenure of Chief Paul Johnson . NRCS offers technical and financial assistance to farmers and ranchers. The financial assistance is authorized by the "Farm Bill", a law that is renewed every five years. The 2014 Farm Bill consolidated 23 programs into 15. NRCS offers these services to private land owners, conservation districts, tribes, and other types of organizations. NRCS also collects and shares information on

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924-591: The Midwest United States in helping to reduce nitrate levels in soil due to runoff from fertilized farmland. The project began in 2010 and initially focused on the Mississippi Basin area. The main goal of the project is to implement better methods of managing water drainage from agricultural uses, in place of letting the water drain naturally as it had done in the past. In October 2011, The National "Managing Water, Harvesting Results" Summit

966-415: The NRCS works hard to provide the means needed to do so. The plant materials program, Plant materials centers, Plant materials specialists, PLANTS database, National Plant Data Team (NPDT) are all used together to keep our ecosystems as healthy as possible. This includes getting rid of unwanted species and building up species that have been killed off that are beneficial to the environment. The NRCS utilizes

1008-524: The NRCS works with states, local governments, and tribes by providing funding and resources in order to help restore and also benefit from the programs. They provide: watershed protection, flood mitigation, water quality improvement, soil erosion reduction, irrigation, sediment control, fish and wildlife enhancement, wetland and wetland function creation and restoration, groundwater recharge, easements, wetland and floodplain conservation easements, hydropower, watershed dam rehabilitation. Plants and animals play

1050-485: The United States. There are about 17,000 individuals who serve on the governing boards of conservation districts. Local conservation districts work with landowners to help manage land and water resources. The mission of NACD is to provide leadership and a unified voice for natural resource conservation in the United States. The NACD grew in the 1930s from a statewide operation in Oklahoma, and many independent districts, to

1092-514: The area, which have greatly damaged ecosystems in the Great Basin. They also aid in restoring ecosystems damaged by fires, climate change , drought, or other natural disasters. The centers provide native plants to help restore these damaged areas. They also work on developing plant organisms and technologies that are suited for the dry, high salt content soil of the area. (NACD) A non-profit agency that serves 3,000 conservation districts across

1134-428: The country for a minimum of one year. There are currently long-term assistance programs on every continent. Short-term technical assistance is also available on a two-week basis. These programs are to encourage local landowners and organizations to participate in the conservation of natural resources on their land, and lastly, landscape planning has a goal to solve problems dealing with natural resource conservation with

1176-772: The diversity of the soil. Information is maintained in the Soil Survey Geographic database (SSURGO) dataset. Water pollution related to agricultural practices is addressed in several NRCS programs which provide financial and technical assistance. Nutrient pollution caused by excessive nitrogen and phosphorus in farm surface runoff depletes oxygen levels and creates algal blooms in lakes, streams and rivers, harming aquatic life. Excessive sedimentation and pathogens from agricultural pollution can also have major impacts on water quality, and some NRCS projects focus on these problems with land owners and their water systems. The practice of water management focuses on

1218-400: The efficiently controlling the flow of water while causing the least amount of damage to life and property. This helps to provide protection in high risk areas from flooding. Irrigation management is the most efficient way to use and recycle water resources for land owners and farmers. Drainage management is the manipulation of the sub-surface drainage networks in order to properly disperse

1260-406: The first five days of each month from January to June. (CTA) Is a blanket program which involves conservation efforts on soil and water conservation , as well as management of agricultural wastes, erosion, and general longterm sustainability. NRCS and related agencies work with landowners, communities, or developers to protect the environment. Also serve to guide people to comply with acts such as

1302-540: The former name of the US Natural Resources Conservation Service Special Collection Service , a highly classified joint US Central Intelligence Agency-National Security Agency program Syrian Computer Society , Syria's domain name registration authority Society for Modeling and Simulation International , an American technical association Technology [ edit ] SCS Software ,

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1344-756: The help of the community in order to reach a desired future outcome. There is a long history of the federal Soil Survey Program, including federal scientists and cooperators working through the National Cooperative Soil Survey (NCSS). Soil survey products include the Web Soil Survey, the NCSS Characterization Database and many investigative reports and journal articles. In 2015 NRCS began broad support of soil health , which incorporates less tillage and more cover crops to reduce erosion and improve

1386-565: The nation's soil, water, air, and plants. The "Conservation" title of the Farm Bill (Title II in the 2014 bill) provides the funding to agricultural producers, and a conservation plan must be included. All of these programs are voluntary. The main programs include: The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) provides assistance to landowners to help them improve their soil, water and related natural resources, including grazing lands, wetlands, and wildlife habitat. Congress established

1428-423: The nearly 70% of land that is privately owned in order to keep the habitats and wildlife protected. NRCS with a science-based approach, provides equipment to wildlife and fish management. They also do this for landowners who qualify . Pollination by insects plays a huge role in the production of food crop and flowering plants. Without pollinators searching for nectar and pollen for food the plants would not produce

1470-482: The plant materials centers scattered throughout the country in order to get a handle on the invasive species of plants. These centers scout out the plants and take measures to control and eradicate them from the particular area. Livestock management is an area of interest for the NRCS because if not maintained valuable resources such as food, wools, and leather would not be available. The proper maintenance of livestock can also improve soil and water resources by providing

1512-476: The program in the 1996 farm bill to provide primarily cost-sharing assistance, but also technical and educational assistance, aimed at promoting production and environmental quality, and optimizing environmental benefits. The Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), established by the 2008 Farm Bill , is targeted to producers who maintain a higher level of environmental stewardship. Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) consolidated four programs from

1554-528: The school: the addition was funded by the Bigger Blazer Campaign. The renovation included a new gym, performance hall, library and many other improvements. In 2024, the school completed an additional renovation in which they added additional spaces equal to about half of the size of the existing building. Similarly to the renovation in 2006, the renovation was mainly funded by alumni organizations and parent donations. The new renovation includes

1596-481: The title SCS . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=SCS&oldid=1207285285 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages St. Clement%27s School St. Clement's School ( SCS )

1638-542: The water to the correct geographical areas. The NRCS engineering vision is constantly making improvements to irrigation systems in a way that incorporates every aspect of water restoration. A team of highly trained experts on every aspect of water is employed by the NRCS to analyze water from different sources. They work in many areas such as: hydrology and hydraulics, stream restoration, wetlands, agriculture, agronomy, animal waste management, pest control, salinity, irrigation, and nutrients in water. Under watershed programs

1680-526: The wildlife that try to eat it. NRCS protects the plants and animals because they provide us with food, materials for shelter, fuel to keep us warm, and air to breathe. Without functioning ecosystems we would have none of the things mentioned above. NRCS provides guidance to assist conservationists and landowners with enhancing plant and animal populations as well as helping them deal with invasive species. NRCS for years has been working toward restoration, creation, enhancement, and maintenance for aquatic life on

1722-592: Was held to promote the drainage techniques used in hopes of people adopting them nationwide. Includes water supply forecasts, reservoirs, and the Surface Water Supply Index (SWSI) for Alaska and other Western states. NRCS agents collect data from snowpack and mountain sites to predict spring runoff and summer streamflow amounts. These predictions are used in decision making for agriculture, wildlife management, construction and development, and several other areas. These predictions are available within

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1764-535: Was in charge of 500 Civilian Conservation Corps camps between 1933 and 1942. The primary purpose of these camps was erosion control . In the 1980s, there were around 3,000 local Soil Conservation Service districts throughout the United States, each with elected executive boards. These districts provided financial as well as technical support, such as assistance inventorying natural resources, to land owners in their conservation efforts upon request. Bennett continued as chief until his retirement in 1952. As part of

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