Be a locally led leader in Minnesota

Watch the new locally led leader video to learn how you can help conservation in your area. 

NRCS seeks new priority watersheds for two initiatives

NRCS in Indiana is accepting proposals to designate new priority watersheds for two separate initiatives, including the Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watersheds Initiative (MRBI) and National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI).

February Precipitation Increases Snowpack Across Most of Montana

The March 2025 water supply outlook report is now available. Learn more about snow water equivalent measurements and water supply forecasting in this month's news release based on Montana snow survey data collected through the SNOTEL system.

USDA NRCS and Restore the Earth Foundation Accepting Applications for RCPP to Reforest 10,000 Acres in Arkansas

Little Rock, AR - March 4, 2025 – Now through May 31, 2025, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Restore the Earth Foundation (REF) are accepting applications for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). 

Minnesota State Technical Advisory Committee

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Minnesota welcomes farmers, ranchers, and partners to the spring Minnesota State Technical Advisory Committee. 

ELK CREEK WATERSHED PROJECT: PUBLIC MEETING #1 MEETING SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 27, 2025

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Kansas is holding the first public meeting regarding two proposed dams in the Elk Creek Watershed, Site 4 in Nemaha County and Site 12 in Jackson County, Kansas.

Local Input Drives Conservation Goals in Slope-Hettinger SCD

The Slope-Hettinger Soil Conservation District (SCD) recently held two locally led conservation input meetings in Mott and New England, gathering valuable feedback from community members on conservation priorities.

WOLF RIVER WATERSHED PROJECT: PUBLIC MEETING #1 MEETING SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 1, 2025

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Kansas is holding the first public meeting for the Wolf River Watershed Project. The project involves completing a supplemental Environmental Assessment document for the Wolf River Watershed Dam Sites No. 12-26 and No. 19-8 in Brown County, Kansas.  T

NRCS Issues Call for Proposals for New EQIP-WaterSMART Initiative Priority Areas

The Environmental Quality Incentives Program-WaterSMART initiative is implemented in priority areas as proposed by Natural Resources Conservation Service staff and local partners and selected by the NRCS State Conservationist. The deadline for new priority area proposals is April 11. 

CA NRCS California’s Conservation Stewardship Program Application Cutoff Date is Fast Approaching

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California announced the cutoff for receiving application for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP).