Colorado Snowpack Approaches Seasonal Peak

As Colorado approaches the seasonal peak of its snowpack, data as of April 1 show statewide snow water equivalent at 85 percent of median, down from 112 percent this time last year. March delivered 105 percent of median precipitation across the state, improving snowpack totals in many basins.

NRCS's EWP program provides a lifeline to storm damaged Jasper County following Hurricane Laura

Rural counties like Jasper County lack the resources for large-scale constructions projects when storms like Hurricane Laura cause damage to critical infrastructure within the watershed. NRCS's EWP program provides a lifeline for these local communities to recover.

New Jersey NRCS Announces Signups for Fiscal Year 2025 Agricultural Conservation Easement Program – Agricultural Land Easement

New Jersey's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is now accepting applications for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program – Agricultural Land Easement (ACEP-ALE). 

From Hills of Rye to Sea of Green

NRCS RCPP Land Management and Rental program sets up framework for successful partnership.

Snowpack Remains Mostly Near Normal Following a Mix of March Weather Conditions

The April 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 Providing Funds to Protect and Restore Playa Wetlands across Nebraska

Applications due May 30, 2025, at USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Offices.

Indiana NRCS recognizes Earth Team Volunteers during National Volunteer Month

April is National Volunteer Month!

Rattlesnake Creek Watershed Draft Plan Environmental Impact Statement

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Kansas prepared a Draft Plan-Environmental Impact Statement (Draft Plan-EIS) titled “Rattlesnake Creek Watershed” in partnership with Big Bend Groundwater Management District #5 (GMD#5), Stafford County, Kansas.

USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Arkansas Impacted by Recent Severe Weather and Tornadoes

Agricultural operations in Arkansas have been significantly impacted by recent severe weather and tornadoes. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events.

NRCS Continues to Fund, Accept Applications for Wildfire Disaster Relief for Wyoming Producers

NRCS Continues to Fund, Accept Applications for Wildfire Disaster Relief for Wyoming Producers