Conservation meeting slated

St. Mary Soil and Water Conservation District and the Natural Resources Conservation Service will be hosting its annual Locally Led Conservation Meeting to identify resource concerns in St. Mary Parish.
The meeting is on Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. on the fourth floor of the St. Mary Parish Court House in the large conference room.
Its purpose is identifying local resource concerns. The information gathered from this meeting will be used to give direction to the USDA Farm Bill programs that NRCS has to offer. Every resident of St. Mary Parish is welcome to attend the meeting to voice their concerns and enjoy light refreshments.
For additional information, please contact the office at 337-828-1461, Ext. 3. The Natural Resources Conservation Service is an equal opportunity employer and also provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request special accommodations, please contact the Franklin Field Office at (337-828-1461 ext. 3 at least 10 days prior to the meeting.