Mosca-Hooper Conservation District offers water education weekend – Alamosa Citizen
Mosca-Hooper Conservation District offers water education weekend Alamosa Citizen
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The Mosca-Hooper Conservation District: Promoting Sustainable Development Goals
The Mosca-Hooper Conservation District is organizing a series of agricultural water education events aimed at promoting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This workshop and farm tour will provide valuable insights into water conservation, soil health, and innovative practices for regenerative soil. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to visit local farms and learn about their sustainable practices.
Event Details
- Date: Friday, Aug. 23
- Time: 6-8 p.m.
- Location: Ski Hi event complex in Monte Vista
- Event: Soil and Water Connection Workshop
The Soil and Water Connection Workshop will feature Annie Overlin, a renowned expert in the field. Overlin, who has a background in the U.S. Geological Survey, is currently serving as the Peaks to Plains Regional Range specialist for the Colorado State University Extension. Her responsibilities include managing rangelands, improving soil health, promoting the use of annual cover crops for grazing, and providing financial farm and ranch management support for women.
A delicious dinner from Gosar Sausage will be provided during the workshop.
SLV Farmer-to-Farmer Field Day
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 24
- Time: 8 a.m. onwards
- Meeting Point: USDA Service Center, County Road 10 North and US 285, near the town of Center
The SLV Farmer-to-Farmer Field Day is a comprehensive tour of various Valley farms. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about sustainable farming practices and witness them in action. The tour will be accompanied by transportation and a boxed lunch from the Ruby Rose Cafe.
To RSVP for the SLV Farmer-to-Farmer Field Day, please contact Mattea Freel at 970-371-0687 or Seth Armentrout at 719-298-7332. Alternatively, you can register at this link.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation | Target 6.4: By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity | No specific indicators mentioned in the article |
| SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production | Target 12.4: By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water, and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment | No specific indicators mentioned in the article |
| SDG 15: Life on Land | Target 15.3: By 2030, combat desertification, restore degraded land and soil, including land affected by desertification, drought and floods, and strive to achieve a land degradation-neutral world | Improving soil health, utilizing annual cover crops for grazing |
| SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals | Target 17.17: Encourage and promote effective public, public-private and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships | No specific indicators mentioned in the article |
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
The article mentions a workshop and farm tour that aim to educate the public about water conservation. This connects to SDG 6, which focuses on ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
The article mentions the need for environmentally sound management of chemicals and wastes to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment. This relates to SDG 12, which aims to ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
SDG 15: Life on Land
The article discusses the importance of improving soil health and utilizing cover crops for grazing. These practices contribute to SDG 15, which focuses on protecting, restoring, and promoting sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
The article mentions the collaboration between the Mosca-Hooper Conservation District, local farms, and Colorado State University Extension. This highlights the importance of partnerships in achieving sustainable development, aligning with SDG 17.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
Target 6.4: By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity
The workshop and farm tour mentioned in the article aim to educate the public about water conservation, which aligns with the target of increasing water-use efficiency and addressing water scarcity.
Target 12.4: By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water, and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment
The article emphasizes the need for environmentally sound management of chemicals and wastes to minimize their adverse impacts, aligning with this target.
Target 15.3: By 2030, combat desertification, restore degraded land and soil, including land affected by desertification, drought and floods, and strive to achieve a land degradation-neutral world
The article highlights the importance of improving soil health and utilizing cover crops for grazing, which contribute to the target of restoring degraded land and achieving a land degradation-neutral world.
Target 17.17: Encourage and promote effective public, public-private and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships
The collaboration between the Mosca-Hooper Conservation District, local farms, and Colorado State University Extension demonstrates the importance of partnerships in achieving sustainable development, aligning with this target.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
No specific indicators are mentioned in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation | Target 6.4: By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity | No specific indicators mentioned in the article |
| SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production | Target 12.4: By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water, and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment | No specific indicators mentioned in the article |
| SDG 15: Life on Land | Target 15.3: By 2030, combat desertification, restore degraded land and soil, including land affected by desertification, drought and floods, and strive to achieve a land degradation-neutral world | Improving soil health, utilizing annual cover crops for grazing |
| SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals | Target 17.17: Encourage and promote effective public, public-private and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships | No specific indicators mentioned in the article |
Source: alamosacitizen.com
