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Welcome to the NRCS Arizona state web site. Conservation and natural resource programs, assistance, and information for Arizona are available from NRCS.

Wetlands at Hay Lake near Flagstaff, Arizona

NRCS Provides Funds, Assistance to Protect Agricultural Lands, Wetlands, and Grasslands

The Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting applications for the Wetlands Reserve Program, Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program, and Grassland Reserve Program. NRCS accepts applications on a continuous basis, but Feb. 26 is the deadline to apply for the current funding.


Snow scene near Flagstaff, Arizona

Snowpack More Than 200 Percent of Average; Near Record Spring Runoff Predicted

Snowpack levels in Arizona’s river basins are well above normal, ranging from 222 percent to 266 percent of average, according to water resource experts from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and cooperating partners.

 

Farm in Maricopa County

$1.8 Million Available for Arizona Farmers, Ranchers to Improve Air Quality

Agriculture producers seeking to reduce PM10 (dust) and volatile organic compound can apply for help from the Natural Resources Conservation Service. NRCS has $1.8 million in Arizona, along with technical expertise, that is available to farmers and ranchers to improve air quality.
 

Updated 2/9/2010

The Natural Resources Conservation Service provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment.