Natural Resources Conservation Service

United States Department of Agriculture

Conservation Considerations for Resiliency in a Changing Climate

Join us for a webinar on Thursday, May 27 from 3:00-4:00 p.m ET. when USDA’s Dr. Mark Williams will present research exploring long-term trends in rainfall amount, intensity and timing within the Maumee River-Western Lake Erie Basin.

Photo of Maumee River-Western Lake Erie Basin shoreline. Click to go to the NRCS Conservation Webinars landing page.

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.

Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction Assistance Available

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the availability of up to $2 million for local governments to host Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction pilot projects for fiscal year 2021.

Nicolas Reza picks up organic waste such as nectarine and cut cabbage from a food distributor for the compost area of the 4-Acre organic Community Supported Garden and Farm in a low-income urban community.

2021 Regional Conservation Partnership Program Projects Announced

NRCS is investing $330 million in 85 Regional Conservation Partnership Program projects to help mitigate climate change and protect natural resources, while supporting producers.