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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.
Click on each map's Data link for detail information. The data tables are
available in Adobe
Acrobat format.
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
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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
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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
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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
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