Natural Resources Conservation Service

United States Department of Agriculture

USDA Invests $225 Million in Innovative Conservation Partnerships

By 2018, NRCS and its partners, including Indian tribes, nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, private industry, water districts, universities and many others, will have invested at least $2.4 billion through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program.

NRCS Strengthens Commitment to Protect Private, Public Lands

NRCS and the U.S. Forest Service will invest $32 million in FY 2017 to improve the health and resiliency of forest ecosystems on connected public and private lands.

12 Gifts of Conservation

Holidays are a time to reflect and give thanks for life’s blessings. This month, we’re going to highlight important gifts given to us when we conserve natural resources: soil, food, plants, wildlife, people, health, protection, recreation, air, water, technology and future.

Conserving the Land Brings Profit and Holiday Cheer

Conserving the land brings profit and holiday cheer for Daniel Logan, owner and operator of Logan Tree Farm near North Plains, Oregon.

USDA to Improve Water Quality in High-Priority Watersheds

NRCS will invest more than $33 million in 197 high-priority watersheds across the country to help landowners improve water quality through the National Water Quality Initiative.