CSP Available in Agua Fria River Watershed, Sign-up Begins April 18

Approximately 64,000 potentially eligible farms and ranches in 51 watersheds nationwide can apply for assistance through the Conservation Security Program. CSP sign-up will be from April 18 to May 16. In Arizona, the Agua Fria River Watershed is the selected watershed for CSP.

March Snow Below Average, Still Better Winter Than Recent Years

NRCS released its final snowpack report for 2008, with the snowpack and runoff forecast not as positive as in previous reports . However, the state still had a better winter than last year. April 1 snowpack measured 87 percent of the 30-year average, compared with 20 percent a year ago.

March runoff was 125 percent of normal on the Salt River and 219 percent of normal on the Verde River. The Salt and Verde River reservoirs are essentially full at 98 percent of capacity.

Preserving Arizona's Farms and Ranches

The Arizona Agricultural Protection Commission is seeking input from the Arizona agriculture community. Would you like to keep your farm or ranch in production and preserve it for future generations? Are you familiar with the financial benefits of conservation easements and purchase of developments rights?

A brief five-question survey from the Arizona Agricultural Protection Commission is seeking the answers to those questions. The survey is online at the Arizona Department of Agriculture website. 

Conservation: Our Purpose. Our Passion. 

NRCS and its employees share the purpose and passion for conservation with our nation's landowners and partners. Our passion is manifested through the benefits derived from stewardship of private lands—benefits we all enjoy, such as cleaner water and air, improved soils and abundant wildlife habitat.

Learn about our stories that are made possible through a shared purpose, a shared passion and a shared commitment to conservation.

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