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FY-2006 Conservation Program Allocations to States by Program

Updated 05/08/2007

These maps show the amounts distributed to Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State offices for operating the following conservation programs in fiscal year 2006: Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program, Grassland Reserve Program, Wetlands Reserve Program, and Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program.

These programs were reauthorized in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Farm Bill). Through these programs, NRCS helps farmers, ranchers, and other landowners plan and implement conservation measures to solve natural resource concerns on their operations, maintain and improve agricultural land, and protect the environment.

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FY-2006 EQIP Allocations to States

FY-2006 EQIP Allocations
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This map shows the amounts distributed to NRCS State offices for operating the Environmental Quality Incentives Program in fiscal year 2006. This voluntary program addresses both local natural resource needs and national resource priorities. The funding shares the cost with farmers and ranchers for installing conservation practices to improve animal waste management, irrigation water management, grazing land, soil erosion and sediment control, and other resource concerns.

EQIP Supporting data by State available in tabular format

Program Contact: John Dondero, 202-720-1986

FY-2006 FRPP Allocations to States

FY-2006 FRPP Allocations
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This map shows the amounts distributed to NRCS State offices for operating the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program in fiscal year 2006. This voluntary program helps farmers and ranchers keep their land in agriculture. The program provides matching funds to State, Tribal, or local governments and non-governmental organizations with existing farm and ranch land protection programs to purchase conservation easements.


 

FRPP Supporting data by State available in tabular format

Program Contact: Robert Glennon, 202-720-9476

FY-2006 WRP Allocations to States

FY-2006 WRP Allocations
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This map shows the amounts distributed to NRCS State offices for operating the Wetlands Reserve Program in fiscal year 2006. This voluntary program provides landowners financial incentives and technical assistance for converting frequently flooded, marginal agricultural land to its former wetland condition. Through WRP, the NRCS provides technical assistance to landowners to address wetland, wildlife habitat, water quality, and related natural resource concerns on their land in an environmentally sound and cost-effective manner.
 

WRP Supporting data by State available in tabular format

Program Contact: Tony Puga, 202-720-1067

FY-2006 RCD Allocations to States

FY-2006 RCD Allocations
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This map shows the amounts distributed to NRCS State offices for operating the Resource Conservation & Development Program in fiscal year 2006. This voluntary program focuses on improving the quality of life achieved through natural resources conservation and community development which leads to sustainable communities, prudent use (development), management and conservation of natural resources.  The funds are used to provide technical assistance through non-profit RC&D Councils to establish or improve coordination systems in rural communities and build rural community leadership skills to effectively utilize Federal, State and local programs for the communities' benefit.

RCD Supporting data by State available in tabular format

Program Contact: Terry D'Addio, 202-720-0557

FY-2006 WHIP Allocations to States

FY-2006 WHIP Allocations

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This map shows the amounts distributed to NRCS State offices for operating the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program in fiscal year 2006. WHIP is a voluntary program that encourages creation of high quality habitats that support wildlife populations of National, State, Tribal, and local significance.  Through WHIP, NRCS provides financial assistance for creation, restoration, and enhancement of upland, wetland, riparian, and aquatic habitat areas on their property.

WHIP Supporting data by State available in tabular format
 

Program Contact: Albert Cerna, 202-720-9358

Additional Program Information

Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Farm and Ranchland Protection Program
Wetlands Reserve Program
Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program
Resource Conservation & Development Program