NRCS New York Features

Conservation...Our Purpose. Our Passion

Learn about our stories, the stories of conservation made possible through a shared purpose, a shared passion and a shared commitment to conservation.

Conservation...Our Purpose. Our Passion.

Buffers: Common Sense Conservation

Read about the successes of people installing buffers and other conservation practices on their land.

• Water Quality, Nutrient Management
• Erosion Control, Water Management, Local Partnerships
• Skaneateles Lake Watershed Agricultural Program, Drinking Water Supply

Dig It! The Secrets of Soil

Without soil, life on land would not exist as we know it. The soils under our feet are a vast reservoir for life and play a part in almost every aspect of human existence – food, housing, clothing, medicine, ecosystems and much more.  This vital living system is the focus of this dynamic new 5,000 square-foot Exhibition scheduled to open at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History on July 19, 2008.

Visit the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History Web site devoted to their new exhibition - Dig It! The Secrets of Soil.

Backyard Conservation

Bringing conservation from the countryside to your backyard

Whether you have rural acreage, a suburban yard, or a city lot, you can help protect the environment and add beauty and interest to your surroundings.

Visit the NRCS Backyard Conservation web page where you can download our 28-page publication, Backyard Conservation. It shows you how you can adapt conservation practices that have been used by farmers and ranchers successfully for decades.

You can also view or download the Tip Sheets contained in the booklet.

CONSERVATION Our Purpose Our Passion Video

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Video: Conservation... Our Purpose. Our Passion (WMV; 5:24 minutes)

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More of Our Stories: Read about landowners who have succeeded in reaching their conservation goals with the help of NRCS conservation technical assistance and other programs. These stories can be searched by State, region, crop, conservation practice, and program.

Contact Information

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Updated 12/30/2008