Vilsack Announces Nearly $42.3 Million in Recovery Act Funding for Watershed Projects Secretary Vilsack announced that USDA will provide nearly $42.3 million in additional funding to 14 states to improve water quality, increase water supply, decrease soil erosion, and improve fish and wildlife habitat while creating jobs in rural communities as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Other ARRA News: Vilsack Announces Floodplain Easement Selections Through Recovery Act Funding

Resources Conservation Act:  Initial Public Meetings June 15th and July 27th The public is invited to provide comments and attend one of several public meetings regarding the Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act (RCA).  RCA provides the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) broad strategic assessment and planning authority for the conservation, protection, and enhancement of soil, water, and related natural resources.

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Updated 06/30/2009