April 3, 2012
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Story by Jonathan Groveman and Photo by Anita Brown – Public Affairs
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At the request of the White House, NRCS Assistant Chief James Gore hosted three roundtable meetings on issues and opportunities related to conservation, the environment and energy in California. The meetings were held March 21 in Salinas, March 22 in Modesto and March 23 in the Santa Rosa area. Approximately 15-20 attendees, representing the agriculture industry, non-profits, local and state government and other entities, attended each meeting and had an open discussion with Gore on local topics of concern. Each meeting was organized to bring a diverse group of stakeholders together so that a good discussion could be held, not just with Gore, but amongst all participants.
Gore collected input and intends to follow up with participants to keep a good dialogue and momentum going. Common discussion topics included water and air quality regulations, resource collaboration, permit coordination and the next Farm Bill.
NRCS Assistant Chief James Gore (center, in the background) meets with attendees at a White House Roundtable meeting in Salinas, March 21. Gore discussed conservation, environment and energy-related issues with attendees, and collected input on how the White House and federal agencies can assist with concerns and opportunities in California.
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