Natural Resources Conservation Service

West Virginia

United States Department of Agriculture

USDA Seeks Applications for $10 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants

USDA is offering grants for innovative ideas for conservation strategies and technologies. NRCS plans to invest $10 million in the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program, funding innovative conservation projects in three focus areas: grazing lands, organic systems and soil health.

USDA Releases Five-Year Strategy to Improve Forest Health, Help At-risk Bird

This five-year conservation strategy targets sustainable forestry efforts to help the golden-winged warbler through the use of forestry practices that result in young forests, which the bird needs for nesting habitat.

Web Soil Survey Annual Data Refresh

The entire official soil survey database was refreshed October 31, 2017. The updated official data is now available for use in implementing national programs affecting landowners and managers.

NRCS Invests in Six WV Projects in Local Watersheds to Protect Communities

The NRCS in West Virginia plans to invest in six multi-year projects and activities that aim to build vital infrastructure while conserving natural resources through the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Program.

Helping communities solve natural resource challenges in watersheds.

Conservation Client Gateway offers a new way to work with NRCS

Introducing Conservation Client Gateway, a secure new website that lets farmers and ranchers request conservation assistance, review and sign documents, track payments and much more.