At USDA, we want to know how the economic crisis and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act are affecting you.
Where are you seeing our efforts to jumpstart our economy, save and create jobs, and put a down payment on building a stronger America? What's working? What isn't?
WASHINGTON, August 18, 2009 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced additional funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for Forest Service projects in 36 states. These funds will help to restore natural resources while improving public safety and creating job opportunities in economically distressed areas. The 105 projects, funded at more than $94.6 million, are located on Federal, state, and private lands. To date, USDA has announced $1.03 billion of the $ 1.15 billion - or 89% - of funds authorized by ARRA for Forest Service projects.
This map shows the locations of United States Department of Agriculture Projects funded by the American Recovery Act of 2009. These USDA projects create private sector jobs within our communities. View map data.
