This year, both the peaks in Montana’s rivers and the overall volume of runoff are likely to be impacted by the weather experienced during March and April.

USDA is seeking proposals for Conservation Innovation Grants On-Farm Trials. Read more.

Apply for the next funding cycle of the Prairie Pothole Water Quality and Wildlife Program and the Honey Bee Pollinator Initiative, both funded through EQIP.

NRCS and private landowners have partnered to protect more than 5 million acres of wetlands, grasslands and prime farmlands — an area the size of New Jersey. In Montana, NRCS enrolled 282,091 acres, helping achieve this important conservation milestone.

NRCS emphasizes voluntary, science-based assistance to help farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners improve their natural resources. In this video series, some of those producers discuss how NRCS has helped them move toward their natural resource and operational goals.