Natural Resources Conservation Service

Colorado

United States Department of Agriculture

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Colorado NRCS Announces NEW Application Cut-Off Dates for 2020 ACEP-ALE

The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program–Agricultural Land Easement protects the ag viability and related conservation values of eligible land by limiting nonagricultural uses and protects grazing uses and related conservation values by restoring or conserving eligible land.

2020 Colorado Regional Conservation Partnership Program Projects Cutoff Date

2020 Projects Include:

Colorado Open Lands,

Colorado River Headwaters,

and Rio Grande Projects.

USDA Funding Available to Help Protect Wetlands and Wildlife Habitat

NRCS is accepting applications into the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program-Wetlands Reserve Easement Program (ACEP-WRE) until Friday, April 24, 2020. ACEP-WRE easements provide habitat for fish and wildlife, including threatened and endangered species.

NRCS Accepting EQIP Applications to Assist Farmers and Ranchers

The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) helps farmers and ranchers address Colorado’s natural resource concerns by providing financial assistance for conservation systems. Applications Must be received by Friday, April 10, 2020