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Our Water Cycle Poster Updated and Ready for Order!

Water Life Cycle PosterIt’s back, and now in 3-D! 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. And on the back, there's a variety of information and activities, perfect for teachers to get students engaged in water conservation.

Question: How much faster does precipitation run off pavement than run off unpaved land? Find the answer here and learn more about the latest version of this NRCS classic!

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Free App Delivers Soil Data Straight to Your Smartphone

SoilWeb app.

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 here.

 

Proposals for Water Quality Market Projects Due March 2

USDA Announces Funding for Water Quality Markets, Seeks Proposals for ProjectsWe’re making up to $10 million in Conservation Innovation Grants available to bring states, USDA and other stakeholders together to enhance the effectiveness of water quality credit trading, a market-based approach to lowering the costs of reducing pollution and getting more conservation practices on agricultural lands. Find out how to submit your project proposal and read the news release.


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Spotlights

Conservation Showcase

Smallhouse family - ranching in Arizona

Conservation Showcase highlights America’s farmers and ranchers working together with NRCS and our partners to protect the nation's soil, water, animals, plants and air.

West Otter Tail Soil and Water Conservation District Honored for Snow Fences

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Living snow fences help save lives, save money and save time.

 


Convenience Just One Benefit of Feedlot Consolidation Project

Luther and Quentin Schutte

 

 

 

Luther and Quentin Schutte recently closed four open feedlots across Clayton County, Iowa.


Last Modified: 02/22/2012