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Welcome to the NRCS Idaho state web site.

 
 

The new Conservation Stewardship Program encourages producers to adopt new conservation practices or improve and maintain existing conservation practices to address resource concerns.  It is a voluntary conservation program available nationwide on a continuous application basis.  NRCS will provide financial and technical assistance to eligible producers to conserve and enhance soil, water, air and related natural resources on their land. 


 
Harvesting hay for use as feed for livestock.

Good Land Stewards Rewarded Through USDA Program

Agriculture producers could be rewarded for conserving natural resources on their land.  The Conservation Stewardship Program, administered by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, encourages producers to maintain and initiate conservation practices with monetary incentives.

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Irrigation Canal in Southern Idaho

4 Idaho Water Conservation Projects Receive Funding From USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Dave White announced which water conservation and water quality projects on agricultural working lands will receive national funding.  Nearly $58 million was made available for 63 projects in 21 states through the Agricultural Water Enhancement Program.  Idaho will receive $6.9 million to fund four projects.

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Handline sprinkler irrigation system

Timely Spring Precipitation Helps Idaho's Water Supply

Moderate spring temperatures and timely precipitation is turning the 2009 runoff season into a moderate water supply year according to the June Water Supply Outlook Report released by the Idaho Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

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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: 11/18/2009