17 News & Press Releases found
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) - USDA News
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Glenn County Soil Partnership Honored with Excellence in Innovation Award
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and California Association of Resource Conservation Districts recognized the outstanding achievements of the Glenn County Soil Partnership at an awards last week at the Double Tree Hotel ...
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Forestland Fuel Load Reduction Funding for Southern California Available Through June 7, 2013
The USDANatural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)is accepting applications for funding to apply conservation practices on non-industrial private forestland and shrub land areas in seven Southern California counties. The application ...
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$500,000 Available to Farmers in the South San Joaquin Irrigation District
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is providing funds to improve the efficiency of agricultural water use in the South San Joaquin Irrigation District (SSJID), Division Nine Irrigation Enhancement Project Area. The ...
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NRCS Funding Available for Special Conservation Initiatives in California
The U.S. Department of Agriculture`s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications for special conservation initiatives funded through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to help producers conserve energy, ...
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Conservation Partners Announce Steps to Improve Fish Habitat in Northern California
Wine grape growers and other agricultural operators along California`s northern coast have long been committed to improving fish habitat while running sustainable agriculture operations. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service ...
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Carlos Suarez Assumes Lead of USDA Conservation Agency in California
Carlos Suarez began his tenure today as State Conservationist for USDA`s Natural Resources Conservation Service in California. Suarez will assume leadership of the Agency`s 350 employees in 55 offices across California from the state ...
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Funding Available to Farmers to Improve Irrigation Water Efficiency
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California, in partnership with DOI`s Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), is providing funds to improve the efficiency of agricultural water use in five select locations throughout ...
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NRCS California Celebrates Earth Team Volunteer Week
NRCS California Celebrates Earth Team Volunteer Week 175 volunteers dedicated 8,300 hours to benefit conservation projects and efforts throughout California DAVIS, Calif., April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The USDA Natural Resources ...
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NRCS Provides Nearly $1 Million to Expand Conservation in the Monterey Bay Region
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California will provide $925,000 in technical and financial assistance to farmers and ranchers to protect the Monterey Bay Region. The Monterey Bay Conservation Program is being made ...
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New Focused Conservation Opportunities for Water and Habitat in Central Valley
The USDA`s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California announces four new focus areas where $8.5 million will be made available through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to help producers undertake water ...
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Applications for NRCS Organic Initiative Due March 30
California agricultural producers who are certified organic or transitioning to organic production may qualify for technical and financial assistance through a national organic initiative administered by USDA`s Natural Resources Conservation ...
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2012 Conservation Easement Applications Due February 15
Private landowners interested in protecting their grassland or farmland with this year`s funding are encouraged get their applications in soon. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California has set Feb. 15, 2012, as the ...
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$131 Million Invested in Conservation in California in Fiscal Year 2011
$131 Million Invested in Conservation in California in Fiscal Year 2011 Conservation planning and funding helped California`s farmers and ranchers get significant conservation on the ground DAVIS, Calif., Dec.15, 2011 ...
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Conservation Videos Give Quick Glimpse into Assistance Available
USDA`s Natural Resources Conservation Service in California is releasing eight short videos on YouTube, providing a quick glimpse into some of the Agency`s most popular conservation opportunities (http://www.youtube.com/user/NRCSCalifornia). In ...
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NRCS Honors Four RCDs for Conservation Work in California
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has honored four California Resource Conservation Districts (RCDs) as "Outstanding Districts of the Year." The honors were presented at NRCS`s partnership awards luncheon held during the ...
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$139 Million Obligated for California Conservation in Fiscal Year 2010 - Funding amount equals a record setting year for NRCS California
DAVIS, Calif. - The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) California State Office is pleased to announce that approximately $139 million in federal funding was invested this fiscal year for conservation activities throughout the State ...
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USDA Awards Nearly $1.8 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants to PA Projects
HARRISBURG, Pa.- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced the winning proposals for the 2010 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG). "Among the 61 projects selected, six of them will directly benefit Pennsylvanians," announced Noel Soto, ...