ALABAMA ASSOCIATION OF RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND Resource DEVELOPMENT COUNCILS WWW.AARCD.NET Conservation and Development in Alabama 2013 ANNUAL REPORT ALABAMA ASSOCIATION OF RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCILS f2-cover2013.indd 1 10/8/13 2:03 PM ALABAMA RC&D COUNCILS INTRODUCTION RC&D in Alabama depends on the leadership abilities and unique skills within the communities it serves. That is why so many worthwhile projects have been undertaken and accomplished throughout the state. A significant accomplishment of RC&D is the rekindling of community spirit. There are so many ways to describe RC&D; however it is basically people doing things for other people. In essence, it is local people identifying their problems and opportunities and ALABAMA ASSOCIATION OF dealing with them, with a little help from the government and from others. RESOURCE COUNSERVATION AND The RC&D Councils in Alabama are proud of their accomplishments; but there is DEVELOPMENT COUNCILS BOARD much yet that can be done to make our communities a better place to live. Chair The Association is dedicated to protecting, enhancing, and developing the state’s Johnny Flowers natural and human resources. Vice Chair William Hodge Secretary & Treasurer ALABAMA’S MOUNTaiNS, COOSA VALLEY NORTHWEST Craig Sizemore RIVERS AND VALLEYS H. Larry Raughton, Chair Roger Hayes, Chair Bill Latimer, Chair Eddie May, Exec. Director Charlie Meek, Exec. Director Executive Director Mike Roden, Exec. Director 404 Snow Street, Suite C 1101 Hwy. 72 East, Suite 17 Mike Roden 5514 US Highway 31 S Oxford, AL 36203 Tuscumbia, AL 35674 Office Manager Hartselle, AL 35640 256.835.0685 256.383.1446 Kyle Baggett 256.773.8495 Page 15 Page 27 Page 3 ALA-TOM GULF COAST TOMBIGBEE Johnny Flowers, Chair Raymond Wiggins, Chair Don Sherrod, Chair Janice Godwin, Exec. Director Wanda Robbins, Susan Wesson, Exec. Director Post Office Box 355 Exec. Director 2501 7th Street, Suite 300 16 W Front Street South 104 W Ridgeley Street Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401 Thomasville, AL 36784 Atmore, AL 36502 205.469.6463 334.636.0120 251.368.1606 Page 31 Page 7 Page 19 Published by the Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils CAWACO MID-SOUTH WIREGRASS Paul McCaleb, Chair William A. Hodge, Chair Kurt McDaniel, Chair P. O. Box 3128 Kellie Johnston, Tracy Davis, James Currington, Montgomery, AL 36109 Exec. Director Program Manager Exec. Director 2112 11th Avenue South, 6334 Woodmere Blvd. 211 North Union Avenue Office: 334.240.3863 Suite 541 Montgomery, AL 36117 Ozark, AL 36360 Birmingham, AL 35205 334.356.1855 Office 334.774.2334 Web: www.aarcd.net 205.623.0457 Page 23 Page 35 Page 11 2 2013 ANNUAL REPORT ALABAMA’S MOUNTAINS, RIVERS AND VALLEYS RC&D COUNCIL The Alabama’s Mountains, Rivers and Valleys RC&D Council covers the following Alabama counties: DeKalb, Cullman, Jackson, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, and Morgan. The office is located in Hartselle. PROJECTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR 2013 2013 OFFICERS AND STAFF WildFire Fire Protection and Prevention: Partnered with CAWACO, NorthWest and Tombigbee RC&D’s to educate emergency responders, insurance Chairman agencies, private landowners and officials on wildfire prevention. Bill Latimer Outreach to Small Farmers: Partnering with the USDA-NRCS to educate Vice-Chair small farmers and those that have not participated with NRCS on programs and Jeff Clark assistance available. Secretary/Treasurer Environmental Education: The Daniel Foundation Environmental provided Phyllis Seymore assistance to allow us to educated students on Environmental Responsibility. Executive Director Kimbrell Park Renovations: Located in Morgan County, with the assistance of Mike Roden Senator Orr, the park received much needed upgrades. Projects Manager Clean Water Partnership: Assisted with coordination in the Tennessee River Jay Grantland Basin. Programs Manager WaterWorks Environmental Education: Provided environmental age Renona Seibert appropriate educational programs for visitors to WaterWorks Center for Environmental Education. Food Video: A food video to feature local agriculture production from farm to table. Rainwater Collection: Establish small farm rainwater collection demonstrations across North AL. Livestock Production: Workshops/Training sponsored grazing schools for farmers in north Alabama. Education Materials for Schools: Cullman County School libraries were furnished with OFFICE LOCATION: DVD’s and books related to agriculture. Alabama’s Mountains, Rivers and Lola Boyd: Provided for the maintenance Valley’s RC&D Council and repairs to the Lola Boyd property. 5514 US Highway 31 S Hartselle, AL 35640 256.773.8495 Courtland Museum History Video www.amrvrcd.com with Representative Ken Johnson continued 3 ALABAMA RC&D COUNCILS COUNCIL MEMBERS ALABAMA’S MOUNTAINS, RIVERS AND VALLEYS RC&D COUNCIL PROJECTS CONTINUED CULLMAN Jackson Buchannan Edwin Carter Water Quality Education: This grant assisted with the education of water Tim Compton conservation in DeKalb County including the first Water Festival for 4th graders. Sammie Danford Recreational opportunities at Duck River: Enhance recreational Melba Ferderer opportunities in the Duck River Watershed area. Johnny Grantham Ag in Action: This multi county project allowed for the purchase of canoes and Murray Griffin, Advisor equipment to conduct environmental education classes on the creek. Charlotte Hallmark Tables and chairs for children’s section: Furnish library with reading chairs Cherrie Haney and tables in the children’s section of the Crossville Library in DeKalb County. Robert Harbison Education through play: Jackson Co……To create a play space integrating Charles Hollis nature fun facts. Tammy Roden Limestone County Water Festival: This annual event for fourth graders Tim Scott teaches about the importance of protecting our watersheds and environmental Deb Widner responsibility through hands on interactive teaching labs. Wheelchair ramps: Sponsored by CASA of Jackson County Assist with minor DEKALB home repairs and wheelchair ramps John Eason Video Presentation: Create a video of the history of Courtland. Cecil Gant Music is momentum: Facilitated by Jacob’s Ladder in Madison County a Vickie Goggans group of children and teens from the Triana community were privileged to have Dewayne Hulgan access to music, dance and drama teachers. A recital was held for parents and Billy Twilley community leaders. Jerry Wisener, Advisor Recovery Ministry: Located in Lawrence County this grant assisted with the classes for those recovering from addictions. JACKSON Jim Frost, Advisor Laurie Gibson Music is Momentum participants after the recital Donald Smith Billy Stephenson LAWRENCE Scottie Bolden Harold LouAllen Floyd Shankle 4 2013 ANNUAL REPORT COUNCIL MEMBERS CONTINUED Kathy Gotcher, Advisor Henrietta Taylor Janetta Thompson LIMESTONE Gerald Barksdale Joyce Lane, Advisor Bill Latimer Jimmy Newby Town of Trinity with State Senator Arthur Orr MADISON Ann Anderson Park Upgrades: The Hillsboro Park received new pavilion and picnic tables. Albert Butler Outdoor Classroom: Located at Julian Newman school in Limestone County, Walter Harris to create a nature area and outdoor classroom. Joe Howe Repair baseball field: Assisted with new construction of nets and safety screens Anthony Hudson, Advisor for baseball/softball destroyed by tornadoes at East Limestone School in Limestone County. Karen Jones Roger Jones Teacher Workshop: An agriculture based teacher workshop was held in Madison County. Nell Long Peggy Long County Wide Emergency Radios: Assisted the Madison County Commission with purchasing a base station for new digital radios. Phyllis Seymore Cynthia Smith Radio Equipment for Animal Control: To replace an outdated analog radio system in Madison County. Kathy Walker Community historical cultural center: A project to document and preserve the history of Triana. MARSHALL George Carnes Greenhouse: Create a hands-on science environment learning space for special education students in Marshall County. Chris Clay Ricky Cornut Tribal Center Building Repair: Repairs to the UCAN Cherokee Tribal Center to address the tornado damage to the roof to preserve artifacts and safe and Bucky Howe clean office space. Shawn Manning, Advisor Education Programs: Assisting the Princess Theater to provide innovative arts Stanley McClendon in education programs. Jimmy Page Drainage issue: Correct a drainage problem on the school campus at Falkville Jerrel Smalley School in Morgan County. Stanley Sumners Gina Williams continued 5 ALABAMA RC&D COUNCILS ALABAMA’S MOUNTAINS, RIVERS AND VALLEYS RC&D COUNCIL PROJECTS CONTINUED COUNCIL MEMBERS CONTINUED MORGAN Picnic tables for elementary school: Purchase picnic tables and benches for Travis Badger parks at two schools in Morgan County. Brad Bole Life Jackets: The Morgan County Rescue Squad has volunteer membership of Brian Brown over 50 people. Replace old worn out life jackets. Jeff Clark Raised bed gardening: Installed a raised bed garden to teach about composting Foy Kirkland, Advisor and gardening for the Morgan County Soul and Water Conservation District. Hal Lee Ann Smith Woodville Public Library and Senator Shad Mcgill and Representative Wayne Johnson Summer Stidham Doyle Whitlow Doug Wigginton BOARD MEMBERS Bill Latimer Jeff Clark Phyllis Seymore Robert Harbison John Eason Billy Stephenson Jerrel Smalley Scottie Bolden Gina Williamson Janetta Thompson Brian Brown Roger White 6 2013 ANNUAL REPORT Cahaba River Canoe Ramp with Senator Hank Sanders and ALA-TOM RC&D COUNCIL