Natural Resources Conservation Service

Colorado

United States Department of Agriculture

Flooding Averted as NRCS Constructed Dams are Called into Action

Heavy rain and hail hit Colorado’s Northeastern Plains, wreaking havoc on agricultural crops and livestock. However, the impact could have been much worse. Flooding could have been a part of that mix. Thanks to dams installed by NRCS, the areas were protected.

Sedwick Sand Draws Watershed Dam After May 2019 Rains 2

NRCS Celebrates Pollinators

3/4 of the world’s flowering plants and about 35% of the world’s food crops depend on animal pollinators to reproduce. CLICK HERE and discover how NRCS is helping.

Pollination Works NRCS Helping _Lady bug

Recent Storms Help Maintain Plentiful Snowpack Late into the Season

Spring and summer conditions are emerging slowly in Colorado’s high country. As of June 1, statewide snowpack stands at 511% of normal.

USDA Funding Available for Conservation Innovation Grants

NRCS is accepting applications for Colorado’s 2019 CIG program. Grants Target 3 Areas including:

-Increased Ecological Function and Sustainability

-Ecosystem and/or Operation Resiliency

-Collaborative Landscape Management

USDA Opens Signup for New On-Farm Trials Effort

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting proposals thru July 15, 2019, for On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials which support the adoption and evaluation of innovative conservation approaches on ag lands.

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