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Oregon’s agricultural producers and operators of non-industrial private
forests are urged to apply for the Conservation Stewardship Program
before September 30 to be considered for this year’s funding. This is
the first signup for the newly authorized program under the 2008 Farm
Bill. Through the voluntary Conservation Stewardship Program, producers
have the opportunity to receive conservation payments through the USDA,
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). |
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U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service
Chief Dave White today announced nearly $58 million for water
conservation and water quality improvements on agricultural working
lands, including $3.6 million directed to Oregon projects, through the
Agricultural Water Enhancement Program (AWEP). The eight Oregon projects
are among 63 AWEP proposals funded in 21 States. |
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Portland, Oregon, July 13, 2009—Agriculture
Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $18.4 million in Conservation
Innovation Grants (CIG) to fund 55 projects in 34 states and the
Caribbean Area. The purpose of the grants is to develop and refine
cutting-edge technologies and approaches that will help farmers conserve
and sustain natural resources on their operations.
The Baker County Grassbank is one of two Oregon-based CIG projects
selected for funding nationally. The project, led by the Burnt River
Soil and Water Conservation District, will direct $171,939 to establish
a self-sustaining pilot grassbank that will not only protect natural
resources and ecological functions, but also help the community maintain
the local ranching economy and traditions.
In addition, the Xerces Society, a nonprofit working to advance
invertebrate conservation, will direct $255,312 to develop
specifications for creating needed pollinator habitat on working lands. |
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PORTLAND, OR, June 4, 2009 –Agriculture
Secretary Tom Vilsack announced funding for the first national sign-up
for floodplain easements under the American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act (ARRA) of 2009. Nationally, easements on 289 sites will cover more
the 36,000 acres of land in 36 states, including three easements on 677
acres in Oregon. |
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Water is Mother Nature's gold in the West.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service Snow Survey and Water Supply
Forecasting Program provides critical information to assist water users
in making the best management decisions possible.
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08/24/2009
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