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Volume 34, Issue 3 Winter 2013-14 Est. January 6, 1947 67th SWCD ANNUAL MEETING, OPEN HOUSE Come one, come all to our 67th Annual Meeting!

Illinois. The meeting will begin at 6:00 pm with a short business meeting and the election of three directors will follow.

Light refreshments will be available during the Open The Grundy and Kendall County SWCDs will be holding our annual Pond Seminar on Thursday, March 13, 2014.

1 Volume 34, Issue 3 Winter Est. January 6, th SWCD ANNUAL MEETING, OPEN HOUSE Come one, come all to our 67th Annual Meeting! In celebration, the Grundy County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its Annual Meeting on Monday, February 24th, 2014, at our office, 3605 North Illinois pond seminar Route 47, Morris, Illinois. The meeting will begin at 6:00 pm with a short business meeting and the election of three directors will follow. We will also be hosting an Open House before the meeting beginning at 5:00 pm. Everyone is invited to attend both events and to view what we have to offer. Light refreshments will be available during the Open The Grundy and Kendall County SWCDs will be holding our annual Pond Seminar on Thursday, March 13, The seminar will be held at the Kendall County Historic Courthouse and will begin at 6:00 p.m. The featured speaker will be Illinois Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Biologist Rob Miller. The seminar will cover basic pond maintenance and stocking, and Rob will be able to answer individual questions. Miller will also cover maintenance and care of retention ponds in association with subdivisions. This event is free to House and Annual Meeting. Please call to let us know if you will be attending either event so we may have adequate refreshments for everyone by Thursday, February, 20th. We hope to see you there! the public, and all pond owners are encouraged to attend. Reservations are encouraged by Friday, Mar 1st, as a light dinner will be available. Please feel free to call the SWCD office at , ext. 3 with any questions. Rain Barrel Special during the EARTH Expo only! When you purchase your rain barrel at the 23rd Annual EARTH Expo, you will receive $5 off. $ $ Inside this issue: Annual Report District Activities 2 Spring Tree Sale 3-4 Spring Fish Sale 5-6 Student Section 7 EARTH Expo 7 Rain Barrel Sale 8 Ag Breakfast Who s Invited: Anyone who has an interest in learning more about the agriculture community professionally or personally. Date: Wed, February 26th, 2014 Where: R-Place Restaurant Time: 7:00-8:30 am Cost: $10.00 Register by: Tues Feb 25th, to the SWCD office, x3 See ya there!

2 P AGE 2 G RUNDY COUNTY SWCD Annual Report Grundy County Soil & Water Conservation District 66th Annual Meeting Minutes February 25, 2013 The 66 th Annual Meeting of the Grundy County Soil & Water Conservation District was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairman Alan Hill. Lon Lovellette highlighted the minutes of the 65 th annual meeting. Tom Willeford made a motion that the minutes be approved as printed in the annual report. Lon Lovellette seconded the motion. Motion carried. Lovellette reviewed the financial statement as printed in the annual report. Nick Schaefer made a motion to approve the fiscal year 2012 financial statement. Eric Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried. Eric Smith, chairman of the nominating committee, announced that January Winter Newsletter February Open House/Annual Meeting Ag Breakfast Land Use Council III Meeting Ag in the Classroom Water Lessons March Grundy Cty EARTH Expo Pond Seminar Assisted with Kankakee County Kids Day on the Farm April Presented at Morris Women s Club 4-H Government Day Land Use Council III Envirothon Spring Tree, Fish, & Rain Barrel Sales Third Grade Arbor Day Tree Distribution Opening Balances July 1, 2012: Net Assets $78,520 Revenues: State Grant $50,661 Charges for services / sales $27,284 Interest Income $32 Other Revenues Collected $6,249 Total Income $84,226 Expenditures: Salaries $54,210 Employee Expenses $6,483 Marketing $ District Activities May Lead the Illinois Envirothon Region II All Employees Meeting Assisted with Grundy County Farm Bureau Dairy Tours Land Use Council III Meeting Used Oil Drive Ag Breakfast June Conducted the Transect Survey United Way Meeting about FEMA s Preparedness Workshop July Summer Newsletter Sponsored 4-H Fair Award Co-Hosted Ice Cream Social with Farm Bureau Summer Conference August Ag Breakfast Financial Report: Fiscal Year 2013 Office $2691 Educational $11,337 Promotional $424 Cost of Sales $5,746 Annual Meeting $128 Director $8 Insurance $0 Cost Share Projects $17,396 Miscellaneous $0 Total Expense $98,465 Ending Balances June 30, 2013: Net Assets $64,281 there were two seats up for election. Nick Schaefer was seeking election and the second spot is vacant. Eric Smith made a motion to cast a unanimous ballot to elect Nick Schaefer as a new director and Lon Lovellette seconded the motion. Motion carried. Tom Willeford made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Eric Smith. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m. September Fall Tree Sales Land Use Council III Meeting Pond Shocking Demo Natural Resources Tour (NRT) October Walk to School Day Fall Fish Sale November Hosted Soil Health Seminar Ag Breakfast December Winter Newsletter Monthly & Bimonthly Meetings SWCD Board Akzo Community Advisory Panel Local Emergency Planning Comm.

3 P AGE 3 G RUNDY COUNTY SWCD GCSWCD SPRING 2014 Tree Sale order form Product Name Quantity Amount Product Name Quantity Amount I. Evergreens: *, $8.00* 100. Hemlock, Canadian 130. Spruce, Black Hills 110. Pine, Eastern White 140. Spruce, Colorado 120. Pine, Austrian, Spruce, Norway II. Smaller Potted Trees: *, $6.50* 200. Birch, Whitespire, Single, 36, $ Oak, Chinkapin, Hackberry, Common 240. Oak, Red 210. Hazelnut, American, Oak, Red, 30-36, $ Maple, Fall Red 250. Oak, Swamp White 220. Maple, Norway 255. Serviceberry (June Berry) 225. Maple, Sugar 260. Sour Wood (Black Tupel), Oak, Bur, Walnut, Black, III. Potted Shrubs: *, $6.50* 300. Bittersweet, American, Forsythia, Northern Sun 305. Burning Bush, Honeysuckle, Honey Rose (Red) 310. Cherry, Nanking, 30-36, $ Lilac, Charles Jolly (Red Purple) 315. Cotoneaster, Peking, Privet, Cheyenne 320. Chokeberry, Black, Viburnum, Arrowood 325. Chokeberry, Schubert Canadian, Viburnum, Nannyberry 330. Dogwood, Bailey s Red Twig, Witch Hazel, Common 335. Dogwood, Cardinal Red Twig, IV. Larger Potted Trees - Trees are whips with some branching, 4 *, $ Birch, River, Clump 414. Maple, Celebration (SEEDLESS) 402. Crabapple, Prairiefire (Red-Pink) 416. Maple, Red Sunset (Fall Red) 404. Hackberry, Common 418. Oak, Bur 406. Kentucky Coffee Tree 420. Oak, Crimson Spire (Narrow, Yellow in Fall) 408. Locust, Shademaster 422. Oak, Red 410. Maple, Autumn Blaze 424. Plum, Red Leaf New Port 412. Maple, Crimson King 426. Redbud, Eastern, Single $49.50 *Unless noted with Product Name Total Column 1 Total Column 2 A variety of 4 fruit trees are available on our website for $36. You can also call or stop by the office for more details. Species Dwarf Standard Apple Honey Crisp, Granny Smith, Jonathan Golden, McIntosh, Red Delicious, Royal Gala, Snow Sweet, Wealthy, Sept. Wonder Cortland, Honey Crisp, McIntosh, Snow Sweet, Wealthy Cherry None available Bali Red Self Pollinator, Bing Red Sweet, Black Tartarian, Montmorency, North Star Tart Peach Reliance, Red Haven, Frost None available Pear Bosc, Gourmet, Luscious, Patten, Seckle, Bartlett, Parker, AnJou, Summer Crisp Non available Plum None available Blue Jam, Red Diamond, Pipe Stone

V OLUME 34, ISSUE 3 P AGE 4 Product Name Quantity Amount Product Name Quantity Amount V. Groundcovers: Plants are 3 plugs and are sold in trays of 24, $33.00 500.

Vinca, Minor (Blue Flowers 530. Pachysandra, Green Carpet VI. Perennials: Plants are in one gallon containers, $10.00 (Some varieties may be cut back due to time of year. ) 600.

Hosta, Green & White Variegated 620. Coralbells (Palace Purple) 655. Salvia (Purple flowers) 625. Coreopsis, Moonbeam 660. Sedum, Autumn Joy 630. Daisy, Shasta VII.

4 V OLUME 34, ISSUE 3 P AGE 4 Product Name Quantity Amount Product Name Quantity Amount V. Groundcovers: Plants are 3 plugs and are sold in trays of 24, $ Ajuga, Gaiety (Purple Foliage, Blue Flowers) 540. Sedum, Bailey s Gold 510. Euonymus, Coloratus (Purple Leaf Winter 545. Sedum, Dragon s Blood Creeper) 520. Ivy, Thorndale English 550. Vinca, Minor (Blue Flowers 530. Pachysandra, Green Carpet VI. Perennials: Plants are in one gallon containers, $10.00 (Some varieties may be cut back due to time of year. ) 600. Blackeyed Susan (Goldstrum) 635. Daylily, Pardon Me (Red) 605. Campanula Blue Clips 640. Daylily, Ruby Stella 610. Catmint (Blue Wonder) 645. Daylily, Stella de Oro 615. Coneflower, Purple 650. Hosta, Green & White Variegated 620. Coralbells (Palace Purple) 655. Salvia (Purple flowers) 625. Coreopsis, Moonbeam 660. Sedum, Autumn Joy 630. Daisy, Shasta VII. Grasses: Plants are in one gallon containers, $12.00 (Some varieties may be cut back due to time of year.) 700. Maiden Grass 730. Switch Grass, North Wind 710. Prairie Dropseed Grass Total Column 3 Total Column 4 PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER!!! Please make check payable to: GRUNDY COUNTY SWCD 3605 N IL Rt 47, Suite B Morris, IL Questions? Call x3 Total Column 1 Total Column 2 Total Column 3 Total Column 4 Grand Total Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Home Phone: Work Phone: Please keep the bottom portion as a reminder of pickup day. All orders must be received by Thursday, April 17th at Noon. Tree Sale Pick-up will be on Thursday, April 24th from 11:00 am until 4:30 pm at the Grundy County SWCD Office. Successful tree plantings depend on proper site selection, timely planting, and maintenance. If you need assistance in designing a windbreak, please call our office at , Ext. 3. For Conservation Purposes Only THE DISTRICT OFFERS NO GUARANTEES ON ANY NURSERY STOCK.

It is compatible in lakes and ponds with all species and works especially well with Hybrid Sunfish and Largemouth Bass. Growth Rates: Up to 1 pound per year if fed a commercial feed.

5 P AGE 5 G RUNDY COUNTY SWCD 2014 Spring fish sale Fish facts The Channel Catfish is not only an outstanding food fish, it is an excellent sport fish. It is very popular because of its very fast growth rate when fed a commercial fish food. It is compatible in lakes and ponds with all species and works especially well with Hybrid Sunfish and Largemouth Bass. Growth Rates: Up to 1 pound per year if fed a commercial feed. The Hybrid Sunfish is produced by crossing a male Bluegill with a female Green sunfish. This hybrid cross produces a 90% male, 10% female population. This makes the Hybrid Sunfish an excellent pond fish as it will not over populate. It also accepts artificial feed readily and grows to a much larger size than either parent, 1 2 pound fish are not uncommon. Growth Rates: 1/4 1/2 pound per year if fed a commercial feed. The Largemouth Bass is one of the most popular sport fish in America. It is a predator and works well to help control stunted Bluegill and Crappie populations. By nature this fish will not accept artificial feed, but our supplying fishery does raise Largemouth that do accept the same feed that Channel Catfish and Hybrid Sunfish eat. This greatly increases their growth rates. Growth Rates: 1/2 3/4 pound per year. Bluegill fit much of the description of the Hybrid Sunfish except they do not grow as quickly and tend to overpopulate much more rapidly than Hybrid Sunfish. Black Crappie are recommended only for ponds greater than five acres in surface area. In smaller ponds they tend to overreproduce and form a stunted population even when subjected to predation by largemouth bass. They do not readily accept a commercial diet. Stock at a rate of 100 per surface acre. Redear are recommended for deeper ponds and can be stocked along with Bluegill or Hybrid Sunfish. They are a deep water fish, feeding on snails or clams, and are usually harder to catch except during spawning season when they are in the shallows. Hybrid Redear is a cross between a male bluegill and a female redear. It DOES eat snails and clams and has a slightly higher reproductive rate than the Hybrid Sunfish. The Triploid Grass Carp is a viable alternative to using chemicals for weed control. This fish will not reproduce and when the proper numbers are stocked, will totally eliminate the need for ever using chemicals or mechanical weed cutters. However, Grass Carp will only eat pond weeds. Algae problems must be treated chemically, and cattails are best treated mechanically, either by digging them out by hand or with a backhoe or cutting them off in the late fall so ice will form over the surface of the stem which will cause the plant to die from lack of oxygen intake. Stocking rates for each lake will be different, depending on the amount of weed present. These Carp eat most aggressively in the hot, summer months, and good results are usually seen after a second season. Total eradication of plant cover in a pond is not a desired effect, as it s good to have at least 40% vegetative plant cover. Fathead Minnows should be stocked in new ponds. They should also be stocked prior to stocking Largemouth Bass so they have an opportunity to spawn and provide plenty of feed for the young Bass. Fathead Minnows should be stocked at 5 pounds per surface acre. *NOTE FOR GRASS CARP ORDERS: It is very important to fill out the exact location of the pond on the order form under County, Township and Section, and return the order form by March 20th, as the fishery must apply for permits from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. 67th GCSWCD Annual Meeting A comprehensive kit allows you to quickly and easily test for various contaminants and conditions. Includes 12 tests such as bacteria, ph, nitrates, hardness, and pesticides. Contact the SWCD office for more details! Monday, Feb 24, 2014, 6pm at our office Call the office to RSVP today!

6 V OLUME 34, ISSUE 3 P AGE 6 GCSWCD SPRING 2014 FISH SALE ORDER FORM SPECIES SIZE PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL 4-6 $.70 each Channel Catfish 6-8 $.90 each 8-10 $1.10 each Albino Catfish 6-8 $ $60.00 for 250 Hybrid Sunfish 3-5 $.90 each 5-7 $1.35 each Largemouth Bass 2-3 $.90 each 5-8 $2.05 each Bluegill 1-2 $60.00 for $.90 each Crappie (Black or Hybrid) 2-3 $55.00 for 100 Redear 1-2 $60.00 for 250 Hybrid Redear 2-4 $.55 each *Triploid Grass Carp 8-11 $11.25 each Fathead Minnows $11.00 per pound *Triploid Grass Carp orders are due by March 20th. All other fish orders must be received by Noon, March 27th. TOTAL Name: Address: City: Zip Code: Day Phone: If ordering Triploid Grass Carp: County: Township Name: Section: Twp#: Range#: PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER! Please make checks payable to: Grundy County SWCD 3605 N. Illinois Route 47, Suite B, Morris, IL Spring Fish Sale Pick-Up will be Friday, April 4th from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at the SWCD Office. Important Information: 8-10 and larger Channel Catfish CANNOT be bagged. Please bring a clean container with POND water to transport these larger fish. Plastic trash cans work well.

7 P AGE 7 e c t i o n t u d e n t What is biodiesel? Biodiesel is created by using a vegetable oil or animal fat base. Examples of types of oil that can be used include soybean, field pennycress, sunflower, and animal fat called tallow. Algae can also be used as well as used coffee grounds! It can be used in engines designed to use it or ones that have been converted in order to use biodiesel. One of the many benefits of the product is that it can used in several different type of engines such as for cars, trucks, trains, airplanes, and generators. Some other benefits include reducing air pollution and greenhouse gases. Brain Busters & Trivia 1. True or False: Biodiesel can be used in paint remover. 2. True or False: Biodiesel is a nonrenewable fuel. 3. How many feathers does a mature turkey have? 4. What is the most widely eaten meat in the world? 23rd Annual earth expo Conservation Word Search AIRPLANES AIR POLLUTION ALGAE ANIMAL FAT BIODIESEL CARS COFFEE GROUNDS GENERATORS GREENHOUSE GASES SOYBEANS SUNFLOWER TALLOW TRAINS TRUCKS VEGETABLE OIL 5. Light and fluffy snow is called what? 6. What is the longest river in the world? 7. The highest amount of snowfall in 1 year is how much? 8. Elevators in the Statue of Liberty use a soybean-based hydraulic fluid. 9. Like snowflakes, no two cows G RUNDY COUNTY SWCD Created with Puzzlemaker on DiscoveryEducation.com T P T S I O A A O S W L S G S S A I R P O L L U T I O N E E R S F Y U G W N S O O S A N N D D C L A C F Z E V N K B E A L N Z E A Y K L E A C I T R L T U W U C M B S E J O I V A P R O D Y S A I B L D D T D T R A R Z F T M Y N I G C V X O I I G N E X O B E A R U G L R A N E G L S E S Z T J Y D C S Z S E S A G E S U O H N E E R G V F Z I L R E W O L F N U S V Q F E R B T A L L O W D D O T J O U W V A C D T N J K C J I O C S R A C X G C C Q F X U W have the same pattern. Answers 1. True 2. False 3. 3, Pork 5. Powder 6. Nile River, 4132 miles ft in Mount Rainier, Washington The 2014 University of Illinois Extension s EARTH Expo will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at the Coal City Middle School, 500 Carbon Hill Road, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm. Admission to the annual event is free to everyone! The fair exhibits numerous booths about the Environment, Agriculture, Rescue, Technology and Health. They range from live animals such as reptiles and raptors to demonstrations where you can make items and take them with you. There will also be live demonstrations available. Not only will the booths be academically based, but also recreational. There are booths for every age so no matter how young or young at heart you are, everyone attending will have a great time. If you would like to host a booth and participate in the event, there is still time. Volunteers are also needed for various activities, on the day of the Expo as well as setup on the day before so if you or a group you belong to, are looking for opportunities, we could use your help! You may contact the University of Illinois Extension Office in Morris at , or our office for more information or registration forms.

V OLUME 34, ISSUE 3 GCSWCD 2014 rain Barrel order Form P AGE 8 DESCRIPTION PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL 55 gallon barrel - Please circle choice: black, blue, grey, terra-cotta $75 Authentic 54 gallon oak

8 V OLUME 34, ISSUE 3 GCSWCD 2014 rain Barrel order Form P AGE 8 DESCRIPTION PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL 55 gallon barrel - Please circle choice: black, blue, grey, terra-cotta $75 Authentic 54 gallon oak wooden barrel with brass spigot. Diverter included for easy installation. Refinished Authentic 54 gallon oak wooden barrel with brass spigot. Diverter included for easy installation. Flex elbow for attaching from downspout to discharge into barrel opening. Please circle choice: 2x3 or 3x4 $215 $240 Linking hose - black 1/2 hose x 4 long $10 Automatic Rain Water Diverter - Please circle choice: 2x3 or 3x4 $32 Riser - wooden pedestal raises barrel 12 off ground $25 12 volt Pressure Pump for Rain Barrels $175 Plant Hangers - made of stainless steel or aluminum. Please circle choice: 17, 20, or 25 lengths $7 $15 Plastic Barrel netting with clips to hold netting around barrel $10 A 55 gallon barrel is located in the office for viewing. We do keep some barrels and accessories in stock for cash and carry. Please call for availability. Total Name: Address: City: Zip Code: Day Phone: Recycled & reconditioned plastic barrels formerly used for food product shipping, have been modified and assembled with a spigot, overflow fitting, linking fitting with cap on side towards bottom, and a screen enclosure for the top. All of the barrels are inches tall. Includes one set of instructions for each barrel to aid in setup, using, and maintaining barrels. A 1/4 rain can fill a 55 gallon rain barrel. Linking hose is used for linking 2 or more rain barrels together. Automatic diverter will divert water back to the original downspout automatically when barrel is full. If you don't see a color you like, they can easily be painted! PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER! Please make checks payable to: Grundy County SWCD 3605 N Illinois Rt 47, Suite B, Morris, IL Questions? Call x3

9 GRUNDY COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISCTRICT 3605 N Illinois Route 47, Suite B Morris, IL Phone: , Ext. 3 Fax: Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Morris, Illinois Permit 182 Current Resident or Join us on Facebook! Volume 34, Issue 3 Winter /Annual Report FIVE WAYS TO CONTACT THE GRUNDY COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT BY PHONE: (815) EXT. 3 BY FAX: (815) BY FACEBOOK: GRUNDY COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT BY STOPPING IN: Office Hours Mon-Thurs, 8am - 4:30pm BY WEBSITE: grundycountyswcd.weebly.com Board of Directors Alan Hill, Chairman Tom Willeford, Vice-Chairman Lon Lovellette, Secretary/Treasurer Nick Schaefer, Director Vacant, Director Staff Natalie Mahler, Resource Conservationist Brooke Baker, Administrative Coordinator Jen Hamer, District Conservationist Monthly board meetings are held at the Soil and Water Conservation District Office on the third Monday of every month except May and October. Meetings are open to the public, and interested citizens are encouraged to attend. Grundy County SWCD is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Coming Events Jan 20 - Board Meeting, 5 pm Feb 24 - Open House 5 pm - 6 pm Feb 24 - Annual Meeting 6 pm, Board Meeting approx. 6:15 pm Feb 26 - Ag Breakfast, 7 am, R-Place March 8 - EARTH Expo, Coal City Middle School, 10 am - 2 pm March 13 - Pond Seminar, Kendall County Historic Courthouse, 6:00 p.m. March 20 - Grass Carp Orders Due March 27 - Fish Sale Orders Due April 4 - Fish Sale Pick-up 8 am - 9 am April 17 - Tree Sale Orders Due April 24 - Tree Sale Pick-up 11 am - 4:30 pm

Paulding Soil & Water Conservation District Fish Sale Guide

Paulding Soil & Water Conservation District Fish Sale Guide 2018 Fish Sale Guide Phone: 419-399-4771 Patrick Troyer Education Specialist, Paulding SWCD Email: patrick.troyer@pauldingswcd.org Bluegill The bluegill is small freshwater fish normally measuring around