Natural Resources Conservation Service

Pacific Islands Area

United States Department of Agriculture

“I am honored and humbled to serve America’s agricultural industry in this new capacity,” Lohr said. “As a 5th generation farmer, I care deeply about conserving and protecting our most valuable agricultural resources.”

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today the appointment of Matthew J. "Matt" Lohr to serve as Chief of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

Pacific Islands Area Detail Announcement - Acting Assistant Director for Program

PIA is seeking an individual to serve up to a 120‐day detail or temporary promotion assignment as the Assistant Director for Programs.

Pacific Islands Area

Conservation Innovation Grant & Competitive Grants/Agreements Selections

Working Lands for Wildlife – Nene Initiative Funding Opportunity

Application Deadline: June 22, 2018

Producers on Kauai, Molokai, Maui, and Hawaii islands have a funding opportunity to address habitat improvement for Hawaiian Goose, Nene through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Sign up at the local NRCS Field Office.

The Auwahi Forest Restoration Project

Ulupalakua, Hawai’i – The Auwahi Forest Restoration Project, the US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will honor the Erdman family & ‘Ulupalakua Ranch.