Natural Resources Conservation Service

United States Department of Agriculture

Choosing Where to Establish a Wetland in the Coastal Chesapeake Bay Watershed

Subsurface permeability of the area’s soil is an important factor.

Application period open for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program

NRCS will award up to $360 million to partnerships that improve the nation's water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat, and protect agricultural viability

RCPP August 2020 funding announcement graphic.

Join the Conservation Agricultural Mentoring Program

Are you a farmer, rancher or forester interested in sharing your knowledge with a new NRCS employee? Join the Conservation Agricultural Mentoring Program (CAMP).

New features help producers manage conservation activities online

New self-service features on farmers.gov will help farmers and ranchers manage their conservation activities online and request assistance from USDA.

Conservation tools help producers make positive impacts on changing climate

NRCS conservation practices and innovative technologies help farmers and ranchers build resiliency in a changing climate and put America on track to a healthier environment.