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2010 marks the 75th anniversary of the Natural Resources Conservation Service
(NRCS) and the beginning of the federal commitment to conserving natural
resources on private lands....More
Info
“If we take care of the land, it will take care of us"-Hugh Hammond
Bennett, First NRCS Chief.
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Colorado
NRCS Approves Two Projects to Improve Water Quality and Quantity for
Agricultural Operations
New!
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in
Colorado has announced its approval for two projects that will help
conserve water and improve water quality on agricultural working lands
through the Agricultural Water Enhancement Program (AWEP), which
leverages additional resources and services from conservation partners.
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Colorado NRCS Announces Additional Funding for Two Conservation Programs
The Natural Resources Conservation Service announced
additional conservation assistance for working lands through the Farm
and Ranch Lands Protection Program (FRPP) and the Grassland Reserve
Program (GRP). Colorado will receive more than $7.5 million in
additional Fiscal Year 2010 funding. These voluntary programs offer
private landowners the opportunity to keep productive farm and ranchland
in agricultural uses and protect, restore and enhance grassland,
rangeland, pastureland, shrubland and forestland.
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NRCS
Offers Assistance for Lesser Prairie Chicken Habitat in Southeastern
Colorado
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation
Service (NRCS) in Colorado is now accepting applications until
July
9, 2010 that will focus
on the reduction of threats to lesser prairie chicken in the
southeastern portion of the state. Prairie chickens are ground-dwelling
birds, native to sand sage rangelands of the American West. Over the
decades they have experienced a significant decline in population and
habitat.
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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
Contact the
Colorado NRCS
Webmaster
Last Modified:
07/15/2010
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