Monroe County Conservation District

10/26/2026

10/21/2026

🌱 FY2027 Conservation Incentive Program Applications Are OPEN! 🌱

Thinking about implementing a conservation practice on your land? Now is the time to apply! The Monroe County Soil & Water Conservation District is accepting applications for the FY 2027 Conservation Incentive Program (CIP).

CIP provides reimbursement assistance for a variety of conservation practices that help protect our natural resources while helping offset the cost for landowners.

📅 1st Batch Deadline: December 4, 2026

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Call: 251-743-2587 ext. 3

10/19/2026

🌲 Join us for the Monroe County Fall Forestry Tour! 🌲

Mark your calendar for Thursday, October 29th and join the Monroe County Forestry Committee and our conservation partners at Little River State Forest in Atmore!

This year’s tour will feature a variety of forestry and natural resource topics, including:

🌊 Lake Management
🐢 Gopher Tortoise Habitat
🌲 Longleaf Management
🔥 Prescribed Burning with a Live Demonstration

📍 580-H Kyle Road, Atmore, AL 36502
🕗 Registration: 8:00 AM | Tour Begins: 8:30 AM
🍽️ Lunch will be provided!

Registration is requested. You can register by:
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Call: 251-743-2587 ext. 3
📱 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register online.

Come learn, connect with fellow landowners and forestry professionals, and see conservation practices in action! 🌳

We hope to see you there!

10/15/2026

🦇 Bats, Bats, Bats! 🦇

Today, Mrs. Jennifer visited JU Blacksher First Graders, who enjoyed learning all about bats! Our young learners explored the fascinating world of these unique mammals and discovered what makes them so special.
During the lesson, students learned about microbats and macrobats, bat characteristics, diets, habitats, wingspans, and why bats are nocturnal. We also discussed the bat life cycle and how these amazing animals play an important role in our environment through insect control and pollination.
To wrap up the lesson, students put their knowledge to work by completing a bat life cycle activity, helping them reinforce what they learned in a fun, hands-on way!
We love seeing curiosity grow as students explore the wonders of nature and discover the important role wildlife plays in our world!

10/14/2026

🌲🔥 COMING UP SOON: Monroe County Fall Forestry Tour! 🔥🌲

Looking for a great opportunity to learn more about forestry, wildlife habitat, and land management? Join us for the Monroe County Fall Forestry Tour on Thursday, October 29th, at Little River State Forest in Atmore!

This tour will offer a closer look at conservation practices in action, with topics including lake management, gopher tortoise habitat, longleaf pine management, and a live prescribed burning demonstration! 🌳🐢

📍 Location: Little River State Forest, 580-H Kyle Road, Atmore, AL
📅 Date: Thursday, October 29th
⏰ Registration: 8:00 AM | Tour Begins: 8:30 AM
🍽️ Lunch will be provided!

✅ Registration is requested!
Online: https://form.jotform.com/262864010076049
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 251.743.2587 ext. 3

Whether you're a landowner, forestry enthusiast, or simply interested in learning more about Alabama's natural resources, we hope you'll join us for this informative morning!

🌲 Come learn, connect, and see conservation at work! Share this post with someone who would love to attend!

10/13/2026

Monroe County is currently in stage 2 of the Disaster Declaration process. No decision has been made by the Governor's office or the President concerning Public Assistance (helping pay for road clearing and debris removed from right of way) OR Individual Assistance (helping citizens without insurance or under-insured damage) from Hurricane Isaias. Damage assessments are ongoing. We encourage citizens with damage to use the self reporting link to help us prepare for the submission. Teams will continue to make the assessments throughout this week.

The Emergency Declaration everyone is seeing for Escambia, Mobile and Baldwin counties was put in place prior to the storm to help move assets in the area to mitigate loss of life and property.

I know it is hard to be patient when we've suffered such a widespread loss of power and cell service. Hopefully all power restoration in Monroe County will be completed in a short timeframe.

Tarps, MRE's and Water have been distributed to some of the more harder hit areas. If you have a need for any of these emergency supplies, please message us and we will point you in the right direction. I know MRE's, tarps and water won't help as much as having power.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone that has volunteered their time, energy, sweat and labor in helping citizens truly in need.

Please spread the information about the self reporting tool and the information about Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief. They have chainsaw crews that are helping citizens with tree removal from homes. We are supplying them with tarps as well.

10/12/2026

10/08/2026
🐻🔥 Smokey Bear Visits Our 2nd Grade Excel Students! 🔥🌲

Our 2nd grade Excel students had a special opportunity to learn about the story of Smokey Bear, his important fire safety rules, and the role we all play in preventing wildfires! Students enjoyed learning how to be responsible stewards of our forests and how small actions can make a big difference in keeping our communities and natural resources safe.
The highlight of the day was a very special visitor — Smokey Bear himself! Students were excited to meet Smokey and learn firsthand about his important message: “Only YOU Can Prevent Wildfires!”
A special thank-you to the Alabama Forestry Commission for helping make this memorable learning experience possible for our students. We appreciate your commitment to educating the next generation about wildfire prevention and protecting Alabama’s forests! 🌳❤️

10/10/2026

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