Natural Resources Conservation Service

Colorado

United States Department of Agriculture

NRCS Pine Gulch Fire Disaster Team Begins Assessing Impacts of Wildfire

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) assembled its Natural Disaster team for the Pine Gulch Fire and recently made its first trip to the burned area to assess the wildfire’s severity and impacts to private land.

USDA Seeks New Partnerships to Safeguard and Restore Wetland Ecosystems

The USDA recently announced up to $30 million is available in technical and financial assistance through the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP) to help conservation partners protect and restore critical wetlands on agricultural lands in Colorado.

Colorado Farmers Encouraged to Keep the Stubble During No-Till November

The NRCS encourages farmers to “keep the stubble” on their harvested crop fields and improve soil health during No-Till November.

Dale Parker: Soil Health Profile

USDA Funds Conservation Innovation with $14.6M Innvestment

Four of the 24 collaboration projects were in Colorado and received over $1.7 million for activities in air quality, energy conservation, and wildlife.

Score Multiple Field Goals with Cover Crops

Score more field goals like soil health, water quality and erosion control with a cover crop game plan. Watch this video to learn more and contact your local NRCS office today.