Features
Wed, May 9, 2012
Click into extraordinary facts about soil and explore where you can learn even more. We have free stuff for you to download--an amazing soils app for your smartphone that tells you all about the soil nearest you and a poster that shows why it's "time" to conserve soil. Are you ready? Let’s unearth some fascinating soil facts!
Fri, Mar 30, 2012
A new partnership with farmers, ranchers and forest landowners takes innovative, science-based approaches to restoring and protecting wildlife habitat, including habitat of seven at-risk species and other vulnerable game species on America’s private lands. This effort empowers farmers and ranchers to continue working their lands, while furthering conservation of imperiled species. Learn more about Working Lands for Wildlife.
Thu, Mar 1, 2012
Just released, our newly-designed water cycle poster takes you on a tour of the stages of evaporation, condensation, and collection of water through a diverse landscape.
Fri, Dec 2, 2011
In California, it’s San Joaquin. In Georgia, it’s Tifton. And in Texas, it’s Houston Black. Click here to unearth fascinating facts and photos featuring the state soils of all 50 states – plus Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Washington, D.C. All ready to download free in PDF format.
Tue, May 22, 2012
See NRCS wetlands experts work with landowners in Lamar County, Texas, to restore wetlands and help wildlife thrive. Learn some wetlands basics and test your wetlands knowledge. And meet some local landowners and NRCS folks who have good things to say about the importance of wetlands restoration. Visit the Wetlands Reserve Program and scroll down.
Mon, May 13, 2013
NRCS hydrologist follows the journey of a single snowflake through the Western water cycle.
Tue, May 14, 2013
Scientists at the USDA’s NRCS recently developed a simple, web-based tool that helps producers easily understand the quality of water flowing off their fields – the Water Quality Index for Agricultural Runoff (WQIag).
Tue, May 14, 2013
NRCS works with private landowners to plan and install conservation practices on their farms and ranches, many of which mitigate drought.
Mon, May 13, 2013
NRCS hydrologists predict reduced spring and summer water supply for much of the West.
Fri, Mar 2, 2012
Unearth data about soils near you, right from your smartphone! Hailed as “an excellent tool for anyone who wants to know what soils are underfoot” and “a must for soil scientists, horticulturists and home gardeners” the GPS-based SoilWeb app delivers real-time NRCS Soil Survey data directly to your smartphone. Discover more about this amazing app.
Mon, May 20, 2013
People and cities are recognizing the value of wetland restoration efforts.
Thu, Oct 27, 2011
Conservation Practices Reducing Sediment, Nitrogen and Phosphorus in Great Lakes Region
Farmers using combinations of erosion-control and nutrient-management practices on cultivated cropland are reducing losses of sediment, nitrogen and phosphorous from farm fields and decreasing the movement of these materials to the Great Lakes. Read the latest Conservation Effects Assessment Report.
