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Iowa NRCS ProgramsConservation Innovation Grants - a voluntary program intended to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Conservation Operations - Conservation operations is the NRCS day-to-day technical assistance program. Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) - Mid Contract Management Iowa Job Sheets Conservation Security Program (CSP) - a voluntary conservation program that supports ongoing conservation stewardship of agricultural working lands and enhances the condition of America's natural resources.
Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (FRPP)- Dedicated to slow the rate of conversion of prime and unique agricultural land to urban development. Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) - EQIP is a voluntary conservation program that promotes agricultural production and environmental quality. This program is available to farmers, and offers financial and technical assistance to install or implement structural and management practices on eligible agricultural land. Grassland Reserve Program (GRP) - voluntary conservation program that helps private landowners and operators restore and protect grassland, including rangeland and pastureland. Grazing Land Conservation Initiative - works directly with landowners, private groups, and NRCS staff to demonstrate and assist landowners on how to implement prescribed grazing plans. A Guide to Conservation Programs: for Iowa Landowners - purposes, practices, eligibility, contract info and contacts for:
Manure Management - Provides a vehicle for a coordinated and comprehensive approach to improve manure management in Iowa. PL-566 - The Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Program Plant Materials - The Elsberry Plant Materials Center serving Iowa released 27 trees, shrubs and native grass and forb seed species to Iowa seed growers who produce seed and bare root stock for conservation purposes. Resource, Conservation, and Development (RC&D) - Works in communities to complete a wide variety of natural resource and community development projects Small Watershed Program - Planning for watershed project rehabilitation. Soil Survey - Modern soil surveys are available in all 99 Iowa Counties. Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) - provides technical and financial assistance to willing owners of eligible lands to restore, create, or enhance wetlands through conservation easements and restoration cost-share agreements to improve migratory birds and wildlife habitat, improve water quality, and aid in flood control and ground water recharge. Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) - A voluntary program that helps landowners develop wildlife habitat on private lands.
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