First NRCS-AZ Snowpack Report Released for 2009
Snowpack well above 30-year average, normal spring runoff expected
Jan. 7, 2009 —In the first NRCS-AZ snowpack report for 2009,
Jan. 1 snowpack measured at 248 percent of the 30-year average, compared with 98
percent a year ago. Despite the heavy early snowpack, the long-range forecast
calls for normal to below normal streamflow levels for the spring runoff period.
Links...
News Release (Jan. 7, 2009)
Arizona Basin Outlook Reports
Arizona Department of Water
Resources Drought Web Page
EQIP,
WHIP Deadline Extended Until Jan. 30, 2009
Dec. 3, 2008 —The Natural Resources Conservation Service in
Arizona will review all applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives
Program (EQIP) and Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) received by Jan.
30. This is an extension from a previous ranking deadline of Dec. 5.
Links...
News Release (Dec. 3 2008)
Environmental Quality Incentives Program
in Arizona
Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program in
Arizona
NRCS-AZ Improves Ability to Serve Farmers, Test Soil Quality
July 10, 2008 —Imagine two neighboring fields, both growing
food for our country. They look the same, but one field absorbs an inch of water
in a mere 33 seconds. The other field takes almost five minutes to soak up the
water. Learn how NRCS-AZ can help farmers achieve the most out of their soil and
water.
Links...
News Release (July 10, 2008)
NRCS Soil Quality Website
Wildlife
Habitat Money and Technical Help Available
June 9, 2008 —NRCS-AZ has more than $557,000 available to help
private and Tribal landowners develop and improve their wildlife habitat.
Although WHIP applications are encouraged throughout the year, June 20 is the
deadline for this round of WHIP assistance.
Links...
News Release (June 9, 2008)
Conservation
Security Program Available in Agua Fria River Watershed
April 3, 2008 —Farmers and ranchers in the Agua Fria River
Watershed can apply for assistance through the Conservation Security Program.
Sign-up is from April 18-May 16.
Links...
News Release (April 8, 2008)
Agua Fria River Watershed
Conservation Security Program - Arizona
Information
Conservation Security
Program - National Information
Money
Available to Improve, Develop Wildlife Habitat
Jan. 14, 2008 —
Private and tribal
landowners in Arizona have an opportunity to apply for technical and financial
help to develop and improve wildlife habitat. The Natural Resources Conservation
Service in Arizona is accepting applications for the Wildlife Habitat Incentives
Program from Jan. 14-25.
Links...
News Release (Jan. 14, 2008)
Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program
Census
of Agriculture Opportunity Conducted Dec. 28-Feb. 4
Dec. 28, 2007 — The USDA-NRCS is urging farmers and ranchers to
participate in the 2007 Census of Agriculture. While the National Agricultural
Statistics Service (NASS) is responsible for conducting
the 2007 Census of Agriculture, NRCS and all U.S. Department of Agriculture
agencies are helping get the word out about this important census.
Links...
News Release (Dec.
18, 2007)
USDA-NASS
Census of Agriculture
Conservation
Innovation Grants Available
Dec. 17, 2007 — Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
are being accepted until Feb. 20. The CIG program is designed to stimulate the
development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies.
Links...
News Release (Dec. 17, 2007)
Conservation
Innovation Grant 2008
CIG projects in Arizona
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