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From Flood to Recovery: NRCS EWP Program in Action

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On July 14, 2025, an intense storm with heavy rainfall hit Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. Five to six inches of rain in just a short time caused localized flooding in the Davidson Township area. As a result, five projects were identified as needing assistance through the NRCS EWP Program.

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New Livestock Watering System Provides Many Benefits to Producer, Cattle

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A new solar-powered livestock watering system implemented with assistance through the USDA is allowing Crawford County farmer Ralph Dorale to better utilize his pasture, reduce soil erosion, increase his cow herd, and improve cattle performance on his rented 153-acre pasture.

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NRCS in Delaware Accepting Applications for Conservation Programs

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues to put Farmers First through a historic investment in conservation on agricultural lands through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) as a result of the conservation funding provided by the Working Families Tax Cuts Act.

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Passion for Preservation: Enhancing the Land Through the Open Pine Project

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For Gary Costlow, managing land isn't just a job--it's a lifelong dedication to conservation. Working with NRCS, Costlow is focusing on tree thinning and prescribed burns to maximize wildlife habitat for a variety of species including the Eastern wild turkey and white-tailed deer.