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Tue Jul 28, 2026

State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

State Soil and Water Conservation Commission meets to approve June minutes and review reports

The State Soil and Water Conservation Commission will convene in Baton Rouge to approve the minutes from its June 23 meeting and receive updates from NRCS, LSU AgCenter, Southern AgCenter, and local conservation districts. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

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STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION Tuesday, July 28, 2026- 1:15 P.M. Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry Veteran’s Auditorium 5825 Florida Boulevard Baton Rouge, Louisiana AGENDA I. Call to order II. Roll Call & Declaration of Quorum III. Public Comments IV. Approval of June 23, 2026 Meeting Minutes V. Old Business A. NRCS/OSWC Farm Bill Cooperative Agreement B. CPA-SWCD Agreements C. Out of State Travel VI. New Business A. NRCS State Conservationist Report B. LSU AgCenter Report C. Southern AgCenter Report D. LACD report E. OSWC Update F. Supervisors Waivers/Resignations/Appointments/Reappointments G. Meritorious Award H. SWCC Goals I. Correspondence VII. Public Comments VIII. Tentative Next Meeting Dates Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Tuesday, September 22, 2026 Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Tuesday, December 1, 2026 IX. Adjournment THIS AGENDA IS TENATIVE UNTIL 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHEDULED MEETING, AT WHICH TIME THE MOST RECENT REVISION OF THIS AGENDA BECOMES OFFICIAL. ANY SUBSEQUENT CHANGES TO THIS AGENDA SHALL BE MADE ONLY BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE COMMISSION. NOTICE IS HEREBY PROVIDED THAT THE COMMISSION MAY VOTE TO HOLD AN EXECUTIVE SESSION ON ANY AGENDA OR OTHER DULY APPROVED ITEM THAT IS EXEMPTED FROM DISCUSSION AT AN OPEN MEETING PURSUANT TO LA. R.S. 42:17. FURTHER, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PLEASE CONTACT Ms. Clay Alexander at (225) 922-1269 OR VIA EMAIL lalexand …
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Tue Jun 23, 2026

State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

Commission to review NRCS Farm Bill agreement and set 2026 goals

The State Soil and Water Conservation Commission will consider old business including the NRCS/OSWC Farm Bill Cooperative Agreement, legislative session updates, and CPA-SWCD agreements. New business includes a DOTD Water Resources presentation, reports from NRCS, LSU AgCenter, and Southern AgCenter, plus supervisor waivers, a meritorious award, and a district supervisor election. The commission will also discuss its own goals for the year.

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STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION Tuesday, June 23, 2026- 1:15 P.M. Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry Veteran’s Auditorium 5825 Florida Boulevard Baton Rouge, Louisiana AGENDA I. Call to order II. Roll Call & Declaration of Quorum III. Public Comments IV. Approval of May 26, 2026 Meeting Minutes V. Old Business A. NRCS/OSWC Farm Bill Cooperative Agreement B. Legislative Session Updates C. NACD Summer Meeting-Grand Rapides, MI D. CPA-SWCD Agreements VI. New Business A. DOTD Water Resources Presentation B. NRCS State Conservationist Report C. LSU AgCenter Report D. Southern AgCenter Report E. LACD report F. OSWC Update G. Supervisors Waivers/Resignations/Appointments/Reappointments H. Meritorious Award I. District Supervisor Election J. SWCC Goals K. Correspondence VII. Public Comments VIII. Tentative Next Meeting Dates Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Tuesday, September 22, 2026 Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Tuesday, December 1, 2026 IX. Adjournment THIS AGENDA IS TENATIVE UNTIL 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHEDULED MEETING, AT WHICH TIME THE MOST RECENT REVISION OF THIS AGENDA BECOMES OFFICIAL. ANY SUBSEQUENT CHANGES TO THIS AGENDA SHALL BE MADE ONLY BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE COMMISSION. NOTICE IS HEREBY PROVIDED THAT THE COMMISSION MAY VOTE TO HOLD AN EXECUTIVE SESSION ON ANY AGENDA OR OTHER DULY APPROVED ITEM THAT IS EXEMPTED FROM DISCUSSION AT AN OPEN MEETING PURSUANT TO LA. R.S. 42:1 …
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Tue May 26, 2026

State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

Commission to discuss Farm Bill agreement and supervisor elections

The State Soil and Water Conservation Commission will meet to review reports from agricultural agencies and discuss the NRCS/OSWC Farm Bill Cooperative Agreement. The body will also address supervisor appointments and elections.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves supervisor appointments and performance awards

The Commission approved the resignations of two district supervisors and the reappointment of two others. It also authorized two exceptional performance awards for Vermilion SWCD employees. The board reviewed legislative updates and NRCS financial assistance programs.

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STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION Tuesday, May 26, 2026- 1:15 P.M. Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry Veteran’s Auditorium 5825 Florida Boulevard Baton Rouge, Louisiana AGENDA I. Call to order II. Roll Call & Declaration of Quorum III. Public Comments IV. Approval of April 28, 2026 Meeting Minutes V. Old Business A. NRCS/OSWC Farm Bill Cooperative Agreement B. Legislative Session Updates VI. New Business A. NRCS State Conservationist Report B. LSU AgCenter Report C. Southern AgCenter Report D. LACD report E. OSWC Update F. Supervisors Waivers/Resignations/Appointments/Reappointments G. Meritorious Award H. District Supervisor Election I. SWCC Goals J. Correspondence VII. Public Comments VIII. Next meeting will be Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 1:15 PM, in the LDAF Veterans Auditorium, 5825 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Tentative Next Meeting Dates Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Tuesday, September 22, 2026 Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Tuesday, December 1, 2026 IX. Adjournment THIS AGENDA IS TENATIVE UNTIL 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHEDULED MEETING, AT WHICH TIME THE MOST RECENT REVISION OF THIS AGENDA BECOMES OFFICIAL. ANY SUBSEQUENT CHANGES TO THIS AGENDA SHALL BE MADE ONLY BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE COMMISSION. NOTICE IS HEREBY PROVIDED THAT THE COMMISSION MAY VOTE TO HOLD AN EXECUTIVE SESSION ON ANY AGENDA OR OTHER DULY APPROVED ITEM THAT IS EXEMPTED FROM DISC …
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1 LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY OFFICE OF SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION May 26, 2026 1:15 PM LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY VETERANS MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM 5825 FLORIDA BLVD BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70806 MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chairman Skains called the regular monthly Soil & Water Conservation Commission Meeting to order at 1:15 PM. ROLL CALL The roll was called by Ms. Clay Alexander. Members and Alternates present: Mr. Reggie Skains, Chairman, Area I Member Mr. Steve Horvath, Vice Chairman, Area V Member Mr. Earl Garber, Secretary-Treasurer, Area IV Member Mr. Price Gay, LACD President, Member Mr. Ed Yerger, Area II, Member Mr. Ed Giering, Area III, Member Mr. Brad Spicer, LDAF Alternate Member Dr. Michael Salassi, LSU AgCenter, Member Members Absent: Dr. Crystal Vance, Southern University Ag Center, Alternate Member A quorum was present. Others Present: Ms. Sarah Trichel, LA NRCS State Conservationist Mr. Chris Martin, Area V Alternate Member Mr. Joey Breaux, SWCC Exec. Director Mr. Theron Phillips, LDAF-OSWC Mr. Jerry Davenport, LDAF-OSWC Ms. Clay Alexander, LDAF-OSWC Ms. Wendy Gibson, LDAF-OSWC Public Comments Chairman Skains asked for public comments and there were none. Approval of April 28, 2026 minutes Chairman Skains called for a motion to approve the April 28, 2026 SWCC meeting minutes. 2 Motion …
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Tue Apr 28, 2026

State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

State Soil and Water Conservation Commission to meet April 28

The Commission will discuss unfinished business regarding the Farm Bill Cooperative Agreement and state funding. The meeting includes reports from the NRCS, LSU AgCenter, and Southern University AgCenter.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves supervisor appointments and meritorious awards

The Commission approved several SWCD supervisor appointments, re-appointments, and resignations. It also authorized four meritorious awards for Tangipahoa-St. Helena SWCD staff and approved a notification to NRCS regarding a state conservationist vacancy.

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STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION Tuesday, April 28, 2026- 1:15 P.M. Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry Veteran’s Auditorium 5825 Florida Boulevard Baton Rouge, Louisiana AGENDA I. Call to order II. Roll Call III. Public Comments IV. Approval of March 19, 2026 Commission Meeting Minutes V. Unfinished Business A. NRCS/OSWC Farm Bill Cooperative Agreement B. Legislative Session/State Funding C. CPA-SWCD Agreements VI. New Business A. NRCS State Conservationist Report B. LSU AgCenter Report C. Southern University AgCenter Report D. LACD Report E. OSWC Update F. Supervisors Waivers/Resignations/Appointments/Reappointments G. Meritorious Awards H. SWCC Goals I. Correspondence VII. Other Business VIII. Public Comments IX. Adjournment Next meeting will be Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in the LDAF Veterans Auditorium, 5825 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, Louisiana. THIS AGENDA IS TENATIVE UNTIL 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHEDULED MEETING, AT WHICH TIME THE MOST RECENT REVISION OF THIS AGENDA BECOMES OFFICIAL. ANY SUBSEQUENT CHANGES TO THIS AGENDA SHALL BE MADE ONLY BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE COMMISSION. NOTICE IS HEREBY PROVIDED THAT THE COMMISSION MAY VOTE TO HOLD AN EXECUTIVE SESSION ON ANY AGENDA OR OTHER DULY APPROVED ITEM THAT IS EXEMPTED FROM DISCUSSION AT AN OPEN MEETING PURSUANT TO LA. R.S. 42:17. FURTHER, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PLEASE CONTACT Ms. Clay Alexander at (225) 922- …
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1 LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY OFFICE OF SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION April 28, 2026 1:15 PM LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY VETERANS MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM 5825 FLORIDA BLVD BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70806 MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chairman Skains called the regular monthly Soil & Water Conservation Commission Meeting to order at 1:15 PM. ROLL CALL The roll was called by Ms. Clay Alexander. Members and Alternates present: Mr. Reggie Skains, Chairman, Area I Member Mr. Steve Horvath, Vice Chairman, Area V Member Mr. Earl Garber, Secretary-Treasurer, Area IV Member Mr. Price Gay, LACD President, Member Mr. Ed Yerger, Area II Member Mr. Ed Giering, Area III Member Mr. Brad Spicer, LDAF Alternate Member Dr. Crystal Vance, Southern University Ag Center, Alternate Member Dr. Michael Salassi, LSU AgCenter Member Members Absent: A quorum was present. Others Present: Ms. Candis Voorhies, Acting Assistant State Conservationist of Partnerships and Initiatives Ms. Amy McInnis, LDAF General Counsel Mr. Joey Breaux, SWCC Exec. Director Mr. Doug Daigle, LA Hypoxia Director Mr. Theron Phillips, LDAF-OSWC Mr. Jerry Davenport, LDAF-OSWC Ms. Wendy Gibson, LDAF-OSWC Ms. Clay Alexander, LDAF-OSWC Public Comments Chairman Skains asked if there were any public comments, and he recognized Mr. Doug Daigle. Mr. Daigle said the LA Hypoxia Working group …
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Thu Mar 19, 2026

State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

State Soil and Water Conservation Commission to discuss NRCS Farm Bill Cooperative Agreement

The State Soil and Water Conservation Commission will meet on March 19, 2026, to consider the NRCS Farm Bill Cooperative Agreement as old business. The agenda also includes reports from the NRCS State Conservationist and LSU AgCenter, along with updates on supervisor waivers, resignations, appointments, and reappointments.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves supervisor appointments and $500 achievement award

The Commission approved several supervisor appointments and re-appointments for various soil and water conservation districts. It also approved a $500 significant achievement award for a Madison SWCD employee. The board received reports on NRCS financial allocations and LSU AgCenter grant proposals.

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STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION Thursday, March 19, 2026- 1:15 P.M. Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry Veteran’s Auditorium 5825 Florida Boulevard Baton Rouge, Louisiana AGENDA I. Call to order II. Roll Call & Declaration of Quorum III. Public Comments IV. Approval of February 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes V. Old Business A. NRCS/OSWC Farm Bill Cooperative Agreement VI. New Business A. NRCS State Conservationist Report B. LSU AgCenter Report C. OSWC Update D. Supervisors Waivers/Resignations/Appointments/Reappointments E. Meritorious Award F. District Supervisor Election G. Current Legislative Session H. SWCC Goals I. Correspondence VII. Public Comments VIII. Next meeting will be Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 1:15PM, in the LDAF Veterans Auditorium, 5825 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806 IX. Adjournment THIS AGENDA IS TENATIVE UNTIL 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHEDULED MEETING, AT WHICH TIME THE MOST RECENT REVISION OF THIS AGENDA BECOMES OFFICIAL. ANY SUBSEQUENT CHANGES TO THIS AGENDA SHALL BE MADE ONLY BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE COMMISSION. NOTICE IS HEREBY PROVIDED THAT THE COMMISSION MAY VOTE TO HOLD AN EXECUTIVE SESSION ON ANY AGENDA OR OTHER DULY APPROVED ITEM THAT IS EXEMPTED FROM DISCUSSION AT AN OPEN MEETING PURSUANT TO LA. R.S. 42:17. FURTHER, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PLEASE CONTACT Ms. Clay Alexander at (225) 922-1269 OR VIA EMAIL [email protected] TO ADV …
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1 LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY OFFICE OF SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION March 19, 2026 1:15 PM LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY MANAGEMENT & FINANCE CONFERENCE ROOM* 5825 FLORIDA BLVD BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70806 MEETING MINUTES *The posted agenda indicated the meeting location as the Veterans Auditorium at 5825 Florida Blvd. However, due to last minute emergency conditions in the auditorium, it was necessary to change the meeting place to the Management and Finance Conference Room at the same address, with appropriate signage posted indicating the room change. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Skains called the regular monthly Soil & Water Conservation Commission Meeting to order at 1:15 PM. ROLL CALL The roll was called by Ms. Clay Alexander. Members and Alternates present: Mr. Reggie Skains, Chairman, Area I Member Mr. Steve Horvath, Vice Chairman, Area V Member Mr. Earl Garber, Secretary-Treasurer, Area IV Member Mr. Price Gay, LACD President, Member Mr. Marlin Lemoine, Area III Alternate Member Mr. Brad Spicer, LDAF Alternate Member Dr. Michael Salassi, LSU AgCenter Member Dr. Crystal Vance, Southern University Ag Center, Alternate Member Members Absent: Mr. Ed Yerger, Area II Member A quorum was present. Others Present: Ms. Candis Voorhies, Acting Assistant State Conservationist of Partnerships and Initiatives Ms. Amy McInnis, LDAF G …
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Tue Feb 24, 2026

State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

State Soil and Water Conservation Commission to elect officers and discuss Farm Bill

The Commission will meet to elect SWCC officers and a District Supervisor. Members will discuss the NRCS/OSWC Farm Bill Cooperative Agreement and the upcoming legislative session.

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STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION Tuesday, February 24, 2026- 1:15 P.M. Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry Veteran’s Auditorium 5825 Florida Boulevard Baton Rouge, Louisiana AGENDA I. Call to order II. Roll Call & Declaration of Quorum III. Public Comments IV. Approval of January 7, 2026 Meeting Minutes V. Old Business A. NRCS/OSWC Farm Bill Cooperative Agreement B. Legislative Session C. NACD Annual Meeting Update/ NACD Spring Fly In- March 25, 2026 VI. New Business A. Election of SWCC Officers B. NRCS State Conservationist Report C. LSU AgCenter Report D. OSWC Update E. Supervisors Waivers/Resignations/Appointments/Reappointments F. Meritorious Awards G. District Supervisor Election H. SWCC Goals I. Correspondence VII. Public Comments VIII. Next meeting will be Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 1:15PM, in the LDAF Veterans Auditorium, 5825 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806 IX. Adjournment THIS AGENDA IS TENATIVE UNTIL 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHEDULED MEETING, AT WHICH TIME THE MOST RECENT REVISION OF THIS AGENDA BECOMES OFFICIAL. ANY SUBSEQUENT CHANGES TO THIS AGENDA SHALL BE MADE ONLY BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE COMMISSION. NOTICE IS HEREBY PROVIDED THAT THE COMMISSION MAY VOTE TO HOLD AN EXECUTIVE SESSION ON ANY AGENDA OR OTHER DULY APPROVED ITEM THAT IS EXEMPTED FROM DISCUSSION AT AN OPEN MEETING PURSUANT TO LA. R.S. 42:17. FURTHER, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PLEASE CON …
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1 LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY OFFICE OF SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION February 24, 2026 1:15 PM LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY VETERANS MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM 5825 FLORIDA BLVD BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70806 MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chairman Garber called the regular monthly Soil & Water Conservation Commission Meeting to order at 1:15 PM. ROLL CALL The roll was called by Ms. Clay Alexander. Members and Alternates present: Mr. Earl Garber, Chairman, Area IV Member Mr. Steve Horvath, Vice Chairman, Area V Member Mr. Reggie Skains, Secretary-Treasurer, Area I Member Mr. Price Gay, LACD President, Member Mr. Ed Yerger, Area II Member Mr. Ed Giering, Area III Member Dr. Michael Salassi, LSU AgCenter Member Mr. Brad Spicer, LDAF Alternate Member Members Absent: Dr. Crystal Vance, Southern University Ag Center, Alternate Member A quorum was present. Others Present: Ms. Sarah Trichel, Acting LA NRCS State Conservationist Mr. Doug Daigle, LA Hypoxia Workgroup Director Dr. Jacqueline McComb, Southern University Ag Center, Assistant Professor Mr. Joey Breaux, SWCC Exec. Director Mr. Theron Phillips, LDAF-OSWC Ms. Clay Alexander, LDAF-OSWC Public Comments Chairman Garber asked for public comment and recognized Mr. Doug Daigle. Mr. Daigle updated the Commission on gulf hypoxia issues including last year’s resolution recommending enhance …
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Wed Jan 7, 2026

State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

State Soil and Water Conservation Commission meets Jan 7 in Alexandria to review reports and farm-bill agreements

The State Soil and Water Conservation Commission will convene on January 7, 2026, in Alexandria to conduct routine business including approval of prior meeting minutes, updates from NRCS and LSU AgCenter, and consideration of Farm Bill cooperative agreements. No substantive decisions are listed on this agenda.

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STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION Wednesday, January 7, 2026 8:30 AM Holiday Inn Downtown-Alexandria Hotel New Orleans Room – 701 4th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301 AGENDA I. Call to order II. Roll Call & Declaration of Quorum III. Public Comments IV. Approval of December 2, 2025 Meeting Minutes V. Old Business A. NRCS/OSWC Farm Bill Cooperative Agreement B. Out of State Travel VI. New Business A. NRCS State Conservationist Report B. LSU AgCenter Report C. OSWC Update D. Supervisors Waivers/Resignations/Appointments/Reappointments E. Meritorious Awards F. SWCC Goals G. Correspondence VII. Public Comments VIII. Next meeting will be Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:15PM, in the LDAF Veterans Auditorium, 5825 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806 IX. Adjournment THIS AGENDA IS TENATIVE UNTIL 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHEDULED MEETING, AT WHICH TIME THE MOST RECENT REVISION OF THIS AGENDA BECOMES OFFICIAL. ANY SUBSEQUENT CHANGES TO THIS AGENDA SHALL BE MADE ONLY BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE COMMISSION. NOTICE IS HEREBY PROVIDED THAT THE COMMISSION MAY VOTE TO HOLD AN EXECUTIVE SESSION ON ANY AGENDA OR OTHER DULY APPROVED ITEM THAT IS EXEMPTED FROM DISCUSSION AT AN OPEN MEETING PURSUANT TO LA. R.S. 42:17. FURTHER, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PLEASE CONTACT Ms. Clay Alexander at (225) 922-1269 OR VIA EMAIL [email protected] TO ADVISE IF SPECIAL ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED AND DESCRIBE THE TYPE O …
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1 LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY OFFICE OF SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION January 7, 2026 8:30 AM HOLIDAY INN DOWNTOWN-ALEXANDRIA NEW ORLEANS ROOM 701 4TH STREET ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA 71301 MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chairman Garber called the regular monthly Soil & Water Conservation Commission Meeting to order at 8:30 AM. ROLL CALL The roll was called by Mr. Joey Breaux. Members and Alternates present: Mr. Earl Garber, Chairman, Area IV Member Mr. Steve Horvath, Vice Chairman, Area V Member Mr. Reggie Skains, Secretary-Treasurer, Area I Member Mr. Price Gay, LACD President, Member Mr. Ed Yerger, Area II Member Mr. Ed Giering, Area III Member Dr. Michael Salassi, LSU AgCenter Member Members Absent: Dr. Crystal Vance, Southern University Ag Center, Alternate Member Mr. Brad Spicer, LDAF Alternate Member A quorum was present. Others Present: Ms. Sarah Trichel, Acting LA NRCS State Conservationist Mr. Ben Langlinais, Iberia SWCD Mr. Joey Breaux, SWCC Exec. Director Mr. Theron Phillips, LDAF-OSWC Ms. Wendy Gibson, LDAF-OSWC Mr. Jerry Davenport, LDAF-OSWC Public Comments Chairman Garber asked if there were any public comments, and there were none. Approval of December 2, 2025 minutes Chairman Garber called for a motion to approve the December 2, 2025 SWCC meeting minutes. 2 Motion by: Mr. Reggie Skains Seconded by: Mr. Price Gay …
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