Natural Resources Conservation Service

United States Department of Agriculture

Study Shows Juniper Removal Increases Rate of Growth in Sage-Grouse Populations

Findings from this Conservation Effects Assessment Project-supported study demonstrate the effectiveness of targeted conifer removal as a management strategy for conserving sage-grouse populations.

Restoring Jellison Meadow Brook through RCPP

Regional Conservation Partnership Program partners work together to restore high-value aquatic networks, like Jellison Meadow Brook in Maine, from habitat fragmentation.

Cover Crop Standard Unchanged

In response to feedback from agricultural producers and partners, USDA will not update its conservation practice standard for cover crops.

Welcome to the 17th Chief of NRCS, Terry Cosby!

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Leadership in Natural Resources and Conservation Areas

Application period open for Conservation Innovation Grants program.

NRCS is investing up to $15 million to support the development of new tools, approaches, practices and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands.