Those who regularly put their hands in the soil understand the importance of rotating cover crops across garden beds. In some years, in some areas of the field, it may not look like much is happening. Beneath the surface, however, the cover crops are adding nutrients and organic matter that will significantly benefit future harvest crops.
Welcome to a new season of TTCD updates! We are making a few changes to our newsletter format in an
As summer reaches its peak, TTCD is continuing to advance conservation, food sovereignty, and youth engagement. Our Habitat Monitoring and Restoration team is transitioning from a successful month-long “pike camp” in Beluga—where more than 1,300 invasive northern pike were removed from District waters—to salmon and water temperature monitoring efforts across the region. Pictured here is Naomi Jones, Farm and Field Technician, with a juvenile salmonid. We’re also celebrating the return of the Tyonek Farmers Market, hands-on science experiences for Tyonek youth, and strengthening Tribal Conservation District partnerships across Alaska.
