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Welcome to the NRCS Utah state web site.
"Helping People Help the Land"
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Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer announced
$390 million is available through the Emergency Watershed Protection
program for landowners and communities to cope with with the aftermath
of recent floods, fires, drought, tornadoes and other natural disasters.
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![Encouraging cutting-edge conservation. Past CIG grantee Oilseeds for the Future creates opportunities for Montana farmers who want to participate in, and benefit from, an emerging bio-based economy. This project encourages the production and use of oilseeds that can be used for lubricants, culinary oils, and biodiesel. Above, project participants examine an oilseed crusher. National Center for Appropriate Technology image](images/cig_fy2008_highlight.jpg) |
Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer announced
$14 million in Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to fund 45 projects
in 40 states to develop and refine cutting-edge technologies and
approaches that will help farmers conserve and sustain natural resources
on their operations. CIG targets innovative, on-the-ground conservation,
including pilot projects and field demonstrations.
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Water is Mother Nature's gold in the West. The Natural
Resources Conservation Service Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting
Program provides critical information to assist water users in making
the best management decisions possible.
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The mission goals of the Natural Resources Conservation Service are: High
Quality, Productive Soils * Clean & Abundant Water * Healthy Plant & Animal
Communities * Clean Air * An Adequate Energy Supply * Working Farm & Ranch
Lands.
Last Modified:
08/18/2008
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