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Stripcropping on cropland in New York. CSP rewards producers who practice good stewardship and offers incentives to increase conservation on working agricultural lands. USDA Extends Sign-up for 2008 Conservation Security Program New!

U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Chief Arlen Lancaster today announced that producers in 51 eligible watersheds nationwide will have two additional weeks to apply for the Conservation Security Program (CSP) in fiscal year 2008. The sign-up began April 18, 2008 and now ends May 30, 2008. .... more

Colorado Conservation Security Program (CSP) New!

The Upper Arkansas-John Martin Reservoir in Colorado is one of 51 watersheds nationwide eligible for the 2008 Conservation Security Program. Colorado Farmers and ranchers with working agricultural lands in this watershed, who do not have an existing CSP contract, may be eligible to apply....more

Conservation...Our Purpose, Our Passion  New!
The purpose and passion for conservation is shared among many. It is shared between NRCS employees and partners who help the land. And it is shared by the landowners with whom we work. 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, the stories of conservation made possible through shared purpose, a shared passion and a shared commitment to conservation. ......more

$ Million in Colorado NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants...Apply Today

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently announced the availability of up to $1 million for proposed projects in Colorado through the 2008 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Program. Applications must be received by March 31, 2008......more

 

This site provides information about NRCS conservation programs, news and events, and other information of interest to our partners and to Colorado residents.
Welcome from Colorado State Conservationist, Allen Green.

Colorado NRCS State Office
655 Parfet Street, Suite E200C
Lakewood,CO 80215
Phone: 720.544.2810  Fax: 720.544.2965
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Last Modified: 05/08/2008