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Signup for Rangeland Conservation Easements Ends June 7

Landowners interested in protecting sage-grouse populations and protecting their rangeland from conversion to non-agricultural uses may apply to the Natural Resources Conservation Service for a permanent conservation easement through the Grassland Reserve Program. Land must be within either the Pioneer Mountain or the Clark-Fremont priority areas. Applications are due by June 7, 2013 to be considered for this year’s funding.

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Short Signup for Funds to Improve Wildlife Habitat

Landowners interested in enhancing wildlife habitat on their agricultural land may apply for Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program funds from the Natural Resources Conservation Service.  Applications must be in by May 31, 2013 for funding this fiscal year.

"The Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program helps landowners establish or improve wildlife habitat on their private property," said Jeff Burwell, Idaho NRCS State Conservationist.  "The program emphasizes restoring habitats that will directly benefit species that are threatened, endangered or of special concern."
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Ron Abramovich, NRCS Water Supply Specialist, and Rex Berrie, Watermaster for Boise River Water District 63, measure Mores Creek Summit snow course near Idaho City on April 30, 2013.

April's Cold Temperatures Delay Mountain Snowmelt

Streamflows remain low as do inflows into reservoirs due to cold temperatures keeping the snowpack intact according to the May Water Supply Outlook Report just released by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

“The current snowmelt rates are about a half an inch per day and the soil can absorb that,” said Ron Abramovich, Idaho NRCS Water Supply Specialist. “The high elevation snowpack hasn't started to melt yet due to the cool spring temperatures.  But, the snowpacks are below their seasonal peaks so there is not a lot of snow up there to sustain streamflows.”
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Last Modified: 05/17/2013