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NRCS documents the effects of conservation practices and systems so that better decisions can be made and risk is managed more effectively. NRCS cooperates with other Federal and State agencies and conservation partners to collect and analyze natural resource data.
Information on the National Cooperative Soil Survey Soil Characterization Database (Lab Data Mart).
The 2022-2027 NRCS New Jersey Strategic Plan consists of three primary strategic goals. These strategic goals provide broad aims for our state and paint a picture of success.
The New Mexico NRCS Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting Program publishes Water Supply Outlook Reports monthly from January through May.
Data for fiscal years 2005-2023. Users can see total financial obligations, by program, including funds for program administration and other NRCS costs.
View NRCS Oregon's FY22 Annual Report and learn about conservation successes over the past year.
This NWQI assessment focuses on the Sakonnet River watershed in southeastern Rhode Island. The drainage area covers one 12-digit hydrologic unit code (HUC) watershed (12-digit HUC ID: 010900040910). The watershed drains approximately 56 square miles and lies within the broader Narraganset Bay Basin.
The Official Soil Series Descriptions (OSD) is a national collection of more than 20,000 detailed soil series descriptions. These descriptions, in a text format, serve as a national standard.
RCPP is highly competitive. NRCS has been able to provide funding assistance to one of every five proposed projects that were submitted. Those that are selected are among the best agricultural conservation projects in the nation.
Pasture is a land use type having vegetation cover comprised primarily of introduced or enhanced native forage species that is used for livestock grazing.
