NRCS works with private landowners to plan and install conservation practices on their farms and ranches, many of which mitigate drought.
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).
NRCS hydrologists predict reduced spring and summer water supply for much of the West.
NRCS hydrologist follows the journey of a single snowflake through the Western water cycle.
Wetlands play a crucial role in the world’s ecosystem for humans and wildlife.
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