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Welcome to the NRCS Idaho state web site.

 
 
Phil Morrisey (note taker) and Jeff Anderson (snow surveyor) at Mores Creek

Water Supply Outlook Looks Bleak Based on Idaho's Below Normal Snowpacks and Streamflow Forecasts

Idaho's snowpacks range from fair to poor according to snow survey data collected last week by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.  The poor snowpacks across the state can be attributed to November, December and January's minimal precipitation.

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Trees in the middle of stubble wheat

Farm Bill Program Applications Due by February 12 for 2010 Funding

Idaho agricultural producers and landowners interested in protecting or improving natural resources on their land may benefit from a visit to their local USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office.  Applications for several Farm Bill programs are due by February 12 to qualify for conservation financial assistance in 2010.

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Van Stone farm in North Idaho

Farm Bill Program Helps Conserve Farm and Ranch Lands

The Farm and Ranchland Reserve Program helps farmers and ranchers preserve their agricultural land through permanent conservation easements.  The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) administers this Farm Bill program which provides matching funds to purchase the easements.

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   Helping People Help the Land

The Natural Resources Conservation Service provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment.

Last Modified: 02/05/2010