If you would like to have your name added for the
Spring 2022 Critical Area Seed Project
please contact our office via email at monroecsoil@gmail.com
**Funding subject to availability**
Spring 2022 Critical Area Seed Project
please contact our office via email at monroecsoil@gmail.com
**Funding subject to availability**
Monroe County
Critical Area Seed Project
Our 2021 Critical Area Seed Project
was once again a huge success!
Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District was able to provide fast-acting, long-growing seed to lessen erosion over 48 acres across Monroe County.
See the map for locations and site pictures below.
was once again a huge success!
Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District was able to provide fast-acting, long-growing seed to lessen erosion over 48 acres across Monroe County.
See the map for locations and site pictures below.
What is Critical Area Seeding?
Critical Area Planting, sometimes referred to as restoration planting, is the process of transforming flawed land and soil through planting indigenous seed species. Land in need of restoration is often characterized by damage to the soil structure, resulting in an area which is distinct from the surrounding ecosystem.
There are a number of reasons to employ Critical Area Planting, including stabilization, water-quality and infrastructure protection, erosion control and public safety, among others, Critical Area Seeding is often used in tandem with other conservation practices, such as diversion ditches or dams, where vegetated cover is a key component to the proper function of specific conservation practices.
In some situations, Critical Area Seeding is used by farms to accomplish erosion control and forage production. In others, it is the first of many steps in transforming the land and soil toward natural ecosystem succession. Critical Area Seeding is important for maintaining and enhancing natural ecosystems and resources, such as soil, water, air quality and wildlife habitat improvement.
Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District is proud to be able to assist restorative planting efforts throughout Monroe County as a result of the Critical Area Seed Project. To get involved in Critical Area Planting and to receive free seed, contact the Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District at monroecsoil@gmail.com.
There are a number of reasons to employ Critical Area Planting, including stabilization, water-quality and infrastructure protection, erosion control and public safety, among others, Critical Area Seeding is often used in tandem with other conservation practices, such as diversion ditches or dams, where vegetated cover is a key component to the proper function of specific conservation practices.
In some situations, Critical Area Seeding is used by farms to accomplish erosion control and forage production. In others, it is the first of many steps in transforming the land and soil toward natural ecosystem succession. Critical Area Seeding is important for maintaining and enhancing natural ecosystems and resources, such as soil, water, air quality and wildlife habitat improvement.
Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District is proud to be able to assist restorative planting efforts throughout Monroe County as a result of the Critical Area Seed Project. To get involved in Critical Area Planting and to receive free seed, contact the Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District at monroecsoil@gmail.com.
How to take a location picture with mapping turned on iPhone instructions (Androids should be similar)
TURNING ON THE LOCATION OPTION
(this will show the map when you take a picture)
TAKING THE PICTURE Take a picture as you would normally
SENDING THE PICTURE
TURNING ON THE LOCATION OPTION
(this will show the map when you take a picture)
- Go into [Settings]
- Click on [Privacy]
- Clink on [Location]
- Scroll down to [Camera]
- Push the toggle switch to the on position (if it is not already on)
TAKING THE PICTURE Take a picture as you would normally
- Then go into your pictures and click on the one(s) you want to send
- Once the picture is opened up – push (or swipe) the picture up
- You will now see the map
- Click on the Map to enlarge it
- Take a Screen Shot (it is now a picture as well)
SENDING THE PICTURE
- Go to Txt Message or Email and attached the image and map image as you would any other picture.
- Place in the subject line the name of the person applying for seed program
- Hit send
