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Photo of Dixie Sough, Lower Sand Hollow Creek and Outlet Boise River watersheds.

Special USDA Initiative to Fund Water Quality Work in Three Boise River Watersheds  New!

Farmers in specific lower Boise River watersheds may be eligible for funding for projects to improve water quality. The Natural Resources Conservation Service is currently accepting applications for a Water Quality Improvement Initiative; applications received by May 18, 2012 will be considered for the first funding round.

NRCS will work with private landowners in the targeted area that runs along the Boise River from Lake Lowell to the Idaho-Oregon border. The specific watersheds are named Dixie Slough, Lower Sand Hollow Creek and Outlet Boise River.
... News Release
... Water Quality Initiative
 
Big Lost River during snowmelt April 2012

Variable April Weather Affects Snow Melt  New!

The May 1 Water Supply Report from the Natural Resources Conservation Service documents the variability of April’s snowpack, precipitation, and streamflows across the state. However, adequate water supplies are predicted for this irrigation season.

“Nearly all of Idaho’s major reservoirs are storing average or better levels for May 1,” said Ron Abramovich, Water Supply Specialist for NRCS. “High inflows are keeping reservoir managers on their toes to mitigate flood impacts while maintaining adequate space available for future flows.”
... News Release
... Water Supply Outlook Report
 
Organic crop rows

Financial Assistance Available for Idaho's Organic Producers

The Natural Resources Conservation Service is looking for organic producers interested in protecting their land's resources.  The NRCS's Organic Initiative can help certified organic producers as well as producers transitioning to organic production invest in resource conserving practices.
... News Release
 
Growing herbs

NRCS Announces Special Initiatives for Fiscal Year 2012

The Natural Resources Conservation Service is offering conservation assistance to Idaho agricultural producers and landowners through three special initiatives: the On-Farm Energy Initiative, Organic Initiative and Seasonal High Tunnel Initiative.  NRCS accepts applications for assistance on a continuous basis throughout the year.  There will be three ranking periods for these special initiatives ending on February 3, March 30 and June 1, 2012.
... News Release
 
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Notice to Hispanics or Women Farmers and Ranchers
Compensation for Claims Discrimination

If you believe USDA improperly denied farm loan benefits to you between 1981 and 2000 because you are Hispanic, or because you are female, you may be eligible to apply for compensation.  For more information, go to www.farmerclaims.gov or call the Farmer and Rancher Call Center at: 1-888-508-4429.
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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: 05/16/2012