NRCS New York News
Updated:
07/30/2009 This area
of the NRCS New York Web site will provide you with the latest updates to events
and information regarding NRCS New York.
The first occurrence of emerald ash borer (EAB, Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire) in New York State was
confirmed by the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets and Department of Environmental Conservation
on June 17, 2009 in Randolph, NY (Cattaraugus County).
State Conservationist Astor F. Boozer of the USDA
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announces an extension for
considering applications for a new organic initiative available to organic
agricultural producers and those producers transitioning to organic in New York. EQIP Organic Initiative applications submitted by June 12 will be considered for 2009 program funding.
  State
Conservationist Astor F. Boozer of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation
Service (NRCS) has announced an extension for considering applications for New
York landowners for the Agricultural Management Assistance Program (AMA) and the
Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP). Applications submitted by May 29 will be
considered for 2009 program funding.
The Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (FRPP) administered by the USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), is accepting applications for funding on a continuous basis.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced $84.8 million is available to the Watershed Operations Program nationwide. Funding is provided through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), as part of the Obama Administration’s plans to modernize the nation’s infrastructure, jumpstart the economy and create jobs.
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist, Astor F. Boozer announced today up to $250,000 in available funding for new technology under the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Program. CIG, a component of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), provides farmers with the opportunity, through innovative approaches, to address some of the states most pressing natural resource conservation needs.
New York agricultural producers located within the Chesapeake Bay watershed have until May 1 to apply for special assistance to reduce excess nutrients and sediment under the new Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative (CBWI), announced Astor F. Boozer, New York State Conservationist for USDA NRCS. The Susquehanna Watershed comprises the New York portion of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
Private forestland owners throughout New York
have until May 15 to apply for the 2009 Environmental Quality Incentives Program
(EQIP) according to NRCS State Conservationist Astor F. Boozer. EQIP is a
voluntary conservation program that provides financial and technical assistance
to landowners willing to implement practices that improve natural resources on
privately owned forestland.
State Conservationist Astor F. Boozer of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced a new initiative to help farmers implement conservation practices that improve air quality. The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Air Quality Initiative is a voluntary conservation program that provides financial and technical assistance to landowners willing to implement practices to improve air quality on agricultural land.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced the availability of up to $52.4 million of financial assistance funds nationwide for the Cooperative Conservation Partnership Initiative (CCPI) for fiscal year (FY) 2009. Partner proposals must be postmarked and submitted to the appropriate NRCS State Conservationist or to the Chief no later than April 23, 2009
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will release up to $145 million to acquire and restore frequently flooded land to its natural state; create jobs in rural communities, and restore and protect an estimated 60,000 acres of flood-prone lands nationwide under its Emergency Watershed Protection Program.
 When a mechanical failure
resulted in liquid manure being discharged from a manure storage facility, the
landowner turned to the Emergency Action Plan developed specifically for such an
event.
Venison Donation Coalition, Inc. in Bath, New York, is one of four
groups recognized for their contributions to the USDA's "Fight Hunger
Initiative".
 NRCS New York Leadership Team members have an opportunity to see success stories
firsthand.
 The 75th Annual Empire Farm
Days provides visitors with three days of seminars, presentations, and events
dedicated to everything farming related.
 Annual training session and
tour of the Big Flats Plant Materials Center draws record crowds.
 Large prehistoric site found
during a survey of area planned for a grassed waterway.
 Greater Adirondack Resource
Conservation and Development (RC&D) Council converts nearly one dozen scenic
hiking trails into wheelchair accessible paths.
News in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
July 14th listening session provides an opportunity for NRCS representatives to
hear from key stakeholders on improving water quality in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
Over forty speakers take an
opportunity to express their key concerns, and priorities in working
together to restore overall water quality in the Chesapeake Bay
Watershed.
 NRCS forges partnership with New York Department of Environmental
Conservation (DEC) to provide Environmental Quality Incentives Program
(EQIP) funding for outstanding conservation efforts on forested land within
the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
USDA NRCS releases report highlighting its activities in the Chesapeake Bay
Watershed for fiscal year 2007.
For more news and information on conservation in
the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, please visit these NRCS web sites:
Public Affairs Career
Intern
Mekina Saylor
USDA
Natural Resources Conservation Service
441 South Salina Street, Suite 354
Syracuse, New York 13202
Telephone: 315-477-6552
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