NRCS Provides Funds, Assistance to Protect Agricultural Lands
and Wetlands
August
17, 2009 —Agricultural and forestry producers who want to improve their
land’s natural resources can apply for help from the Conservation Stewardship
Program (CSP). Sept. 30 is the first application deadline for CSP, although
applications are accepted on a continuous basis.
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News Release (August 17, 2009)
Conservation Stewardship Program - Arizona
Information
NRCS Provides Funds, Assistance to Protect Agricultural Lands
and Wetlands
March
30, 2009 —The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is
accepting applications though May 1 for the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection
Program (FRPP) and Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP). More than $4 million is
available from WRP.
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News Release (March 30, 2009)
$1.4 Million Available to Arizona Farmers, Ranchers to
Improve Air Quality
March
23, 2009 —Agriculture producers seeking to reduce PM10 (dust) and
volatile organic compound can apply for help from the Natural Resources
Conservation Service. NRCS has $1.4 million in Arizona, along with technical
expertise, that is available to farmers and ranchers to improve air quality. May
1 is the deadline to apply for the assistance.
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News Release (March 23, 2009)
Snowpack Melting Fast: Heavy Runoff Now, Low
Runoff for Spring
March
6, 2009 —Arizona’s mountain snowpack is melting fast due to above
average temperatures and below average precipitation during the past few weeks.
As a result, rivers and streams throughout the state are currently flowing fast
and furious. This also means that streamflow for the spring runoff period
(March-May) is predicted to be well below normal.
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News Release (March 6, 2009)
Arizona Basin Outlook Reports
Arizona Department of Water
Resources Drought Web Page
Public Comments Sought for 2008 Farm Bill Conservation
Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking public comment on numerous
conservation programs in the 2008 Farm Bill. The public can view interim final
rules and comment on the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Wildlife
Habitat Incentives Program, Wetlands Reserve Program, Farm and Ranch Lands
Protection Program, Grasslands Reserve Program, and Technical Service Provider
process.
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News Release
Official government regulations web site
(www.regulations.gov)
Up to $58.4 Million Available to Producers, Entities Through
New Conservation Program
Up to $58.4 million in financial assistance is available to agricultural
producers and entities through the Agricultural Water Enhancement Program (AWEP),
established in the new farm bill to promote ground and surface water
conservation and water quality improvement.
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News Release
Agricultural Water Enhancement Program
First NRCS-AZ Snowpack Report Released for 2009
Snowpack well above 30-year average, normal spring runoff expected
Jan. 7, 2009 —In the first NRCS-AZ snowpack report for 2009,
Jan. 1 snowpack measured at 248 percent of the 30-year average, compared with 98
percent a year ago. Despite the heavy early snowpack, the long-range forecast
calls for normal to below normal streamflow levels for the spring runoff period.
Links...
News Release (Jan. 7, 2009)
Arizona Basin Outlook Reports
Arizona Department of Water
Resources Drought Web Page
EQIP,
WHIP Deadline Extended Until Jan. 30, 2009
Dec. 3, 2008 —The Natural Resources Conservation Service in
Arizona will review all applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives
Program (EQIP) and Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) received by Jan.
30. This is an extension from a previous ranking deadline of Dec. 5.
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News Release (Dec. 3 2008)
Environmental Quality Incentives Program
in Arizona
Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program in
Arizona
NRCS-AZ Improves Ability to Serve Farmers, Test Soil Quality
July 10, 2008 —Imagine two neighboring fields, both growing
food for our country. They look the same, but one field absorbs an inch of water
in a mere 33 seconds. The other field takes almost five minutes to soak up the
water. Learn how NRCS-AZ can help farmers achieve the most out of their soil and
water.
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News Release (July 10, 2008)
NRCS Soil Quality Website
Wildlife
Habitat Money and Technical Help Available
June 9, 2008 —NRCS-AZ has more than $557,000 available to help
private and Tribal landowners develop and improve their wildlife habitat.
Although WHIP applications are encouraged throughout the year, June 20 is the
deadline for this round of WHIP assistance.
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News Release (June 9, 2008)
Conservation
Security Program Available in Agua Fria River Watershed
April 3, 2008 —Farmers and ranchers in the Agua Fria River
Watershed can apply for assistance through the Conservation Security Program.
Sign-up is from April 18-May 16.
Links...
News Release (April 8, 2008)
Agua Fria River Watershed
Conservation Security Program - Arizona
Information
Conservation Security
Program - National Information
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