Download the CPA-52 worksheet and explore on-demand training, tools, guidance and other documents.
Guides and Instructions
NASIS User Guides
Information on how to populate the NASIS database and other parts of the NASIS data system.
National Ecological Site Handbook
This handbook provides standards, guidelines, definitions, policies, responsibilities, and procedures for conducting the collaborative process of ecological site description (ESD) development.
National Soil Survey Handbook
The National Soil Survey Handbook (NSSH) provides the standards, guidelines, definitions, policy, responsibilities, and procedures for conducting the NRCS portion of the National Cooperative Soil Survey program.
National Watershed Program Manual and Handbook
The National Watershed Program Manual provides policy, guidance and suggestions for working through the various stages of watershed projects, from working with potential sponsors to providing project rehabilitation assistance. The National Watershed Program Handbook is a companion document.
Native Trees Guide for Conservation practices for Puerto Rico and USVI
The Guide to Native Trees for Conservation Practices in Puerto Rico and the USVI promotes the use of native trees in the implementation, certification, and monitoring of forest conservation practices on private lands that participate in the USDA Forest Service Forest Stewardship Program.
NRCS Climate Adaptation Plan
NRCS's Climate Change Adaptation Plan, published in July 2022.
NRCS Equity Action Plan
In alignment with the direction of Executive Order 13985 and the USDA Equity Action Plan, the NRCS Equity Action Plan was developed using a framework to advance equity in the culture of NRCS and to act with unflinching commitment to institutional transformation.
NRCS Equity Policy Statement and Poster
NRCS Chief Terry Cosby is committed to building organizational capacity for all NRCS functions and throughout the agency hierarchy for institutional transformation in advancing equity.
NRCS Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Priority Watersheds Maps
On this page find general and detailed maps of USDA NRCS Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Priority Watersheds.
Nutrient Management
In the agricultural setting, nutrients are the building blocks for plant growth and production. Common nutrients are the elements nitrogen and phosphorus which are available in several forms. NRCS works with Iowa farmers to manage nutrients.
Nutrient Management (Ac.) (590) Conservation Practice Standard
Download the national conservation practice standard document and supporting documents for Nutrient Management (Ac.) (590).
Obstruction Removal (Ac.) (500) Conservation Practice Standard
Download the national conservation practice standard document and supporting documents for Obstruction Removal (Ac.) (500).
Oklahoma Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (Needs to be deleted)
The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) helps landowners, land trusts, and other entities protect, restore, and enhance wetlands, grasslands, and working farms and ranches through conservation easements.
On-Farm Secondary Containment Facility (No.) (319) Conservation Practice Standard
Download the national conservation practice standard document and supporting documents for On-Farm Secondary Containment Facility (No.) (319).
Open Channel (Ft.) (582) Conservation Practice Standard
Download the national conservation practice standard document and supporting documents for Open Channel (Ft.) (582).