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Oswego High School Marching Band To Lead The Harborfest Children’s Parade

The Oswego High School Marching Buccaneers will lead children to Breitbeck Park Friday, July 28 as the annual Children’s Parade kicks Harborfest 2023 into high gear. The parade begins at West Park at 10:30 a.m. and arrives at Breitbeck in time for the performance of Peppa Pig on the Children’s Stage.

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Department Of The Interior Announces $13 Million To Support And Expand Local Outdoor Recreation In New York

The Department of the Interior announced the distribution of $13,292,350?to the state of New York today as part of the $295,582,830 granted this year from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to all 50 states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. Recent changes to the LWCF Manual guides states to work more closely with Tribes and clarify eligibility to ensure all federally recognized Tribes can take part in and support future public outdoor recreation and conservation projects. The funds from this year’s distribution will be available until fiscal year 2025.?

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USDA Accepts Nearly 2.7 Million Acres In Grassland CRP Signup

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting offers for nearly 2.7 million acres from agricultural producers and private landowners through this year’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Grassland signup. This program allows producers and landowners to continue grazing and haying practices while protecting grasslands and further CRP conservation efforts. Grassland CRP is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s broader effort to address climate change and conserve natural resources. This year’s signup results include 689 acres in New York.  

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