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Salmonid and other aquatic-species populations will benefit from the announcement.
Conservation Partners Announce Steps to Improve Fish Habitat in Northern California

Wine grape growers and other agricultural operators along California’s northern coast have long been committed to improving fish habitat while running sustainable agriculture operations. NRCS and local partners announced $2 million in financial assistance to help these landowners take additional steps to boost local salmonid and other aquatic-species populations.

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Black-necked Stilt Chicks; photo: Monica Iglecia, Audubon California
NRCS Announces Opportunity to Apply for Waterbird Habitat Enhancement Program

NRCS is accepting applications for the Waterbird Habitat Enhancement Program through Fri., Feb. 15, 2013. The eligible program area includes Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Placer, Sutter, Sacramento, Yolo and Yuba counties. Interested parties in the eligible program area can contact their local NRCS Service Center for more information.

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NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez
Carlos Suarez Assumes Lead of USDA Conservation Agency in California

Carlos Suarez began his tenure today as State Conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in California. Suarez will assume leadership of the Agency’s 400 employees in 62 offices across California from the state headquarters in Davis.

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Dino and Julie Giacomazzi and son Miro. Photo: Paulo Vescia
Dairyman Dino Giacomazzi Named Leopold Winner

A long time NRCS cooperator, Dino Giacomazzi, has been honored for his conservation achievements by receiving the 2012 Leopold Conservation Award. "Dino has been working diligently as a good steward of the land," says Hugo Calvillo, NRCS District Conservationist in Hanford. "He was an early adopter of conservation tillage on his family's dairy and he is generous in sharing his knowledge with other producers through the valley."

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Unlock the Secrects in the Soil
Unlock the Secrets in the Soil

Soil – a living and life-giving substance, without which we would perish. As world population and food production demands rise, keeping our soil healthy and productive is of paramount importance. So much so that we believe improving the health of our Nation’s soil is one of the most important endeavors of our time. By focusing more attention on soil health we can help our Nation’s farmers and ranchers feed the world more profitably and sustainably – now and for generations to come.

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Cover Crops & Conservation Cover 101
New to Cover Crops? Unsure Where or How to Start?

Don't know crimson clover from purple vetch, triticale or oats? Check out our introductory video on cover crops and conservation cover to get you started, then contact an NRCS office for more detailed information.

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WOW! 2011 was a great year for conservation all across California. Find out about farmers, RCDs, landowners, partners, NRCS and other conservationists working together.

Last Modified: 01/18/2013