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NRCS-WA New Easement Team starts the ‘blitz’ on state easement process

By Adrian Melendez
NRCS-WA Public Affairs

USDA-NRCS and Audubon Southwest Collaborate on a Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) project in New Mexico

Through the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will provide funding for 50% of the eligible expenses, up to $50,000, to refine and demonstrate the use of multispectral imagery collected with drones to plan and monitor restoration projects.

Fawnna Lee and Tatjana Mercado Recognized as New Mexico’s Civil Rights Employees of the Year for FY 2022

The New Mexico Civil Rights Employees of the year for fiscal year 2022 (FY22) are Fawnna Lee and Tatjana Mercado.

USDA Offers Renewal Options for Expiring Conservation Stewardship Program Contracts

Program contact
Misty Seaboldt
State CSP Coordinator
Phone: 509.343.2270
Email: misty.seaboldt@usda.gov

NRCS is Now Accepting Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Applications for the Yampa & Little Snake Project

RCPP is a voluntary Farm Bill program which provides financial assistance for targeted conservation projects, addressing natural resource concerns in targeted areas including the Upper Colorado River - Yampa & Little Snake Project Area.

Patience and Partnerships are Key When Growing Trees in East Texas

Growing loblolly pines for profit in East Texas takes patience and partnerships. With assistance from NRCS, Mr. Scott integrates cattle with the trees and uses prescribed burning and thinning to help make his operation a success.

Clark Conservation District to start accepting RCPP Poop Smart Clark applications

Contact

Sam Frundle  
Working Lands Program Manager
(360) 859-4780 ext. 6

Colorado Open Land Announces USDA RCPP Funding Opportunity

Colorado Open Lands is announcing a funding opportunity through the Colorado Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) and their Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP).

NRCS-WA announces FY’23 CSP Sage Grouse Initiative deadline

Application Deadline: March 15th, 2023
FSA Eligibility Deadline: April 1st, 2023

Program Contact
Misty Seaboldt 
CSP Program Manager
Phone: (509) 323-2270
Email: misty.seaboldt@usda.gov

USDA-NRCS Announces 2023 Water Quality Improvement funding for farmers within the Sakonnet River Watershed

Rhode Island NRCS is pleased to announce funding availability to help farmers improve water quality in the Sakonnet River watershed through the National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI). We encourage Rhode Island farmers within the watershed to submit applications for assistance by March 3, 2023.