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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
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“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 Approximately $830,000 in Conservation Innovation
Grants
New!
The Colorado Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
has recently awarded approximately $830,000 in Conservation Innovation
Grants (CIG) to fund 14 projects throughout the state to develop
technologies that will help farmers conserve and sustain natural
resources on their operations. The 14 approved projects address
traditional natural resource issues concerning agriculture such as water
quantity, water quality improvement, livestock nutrient management,
grazing lands and forest health, and soil resource management.
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Colorado
NRCS Approves Two Projects to Improve Water Quality and Quantity for
Agricultural Operations
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
Denver Federal Center
Building 56, Room 2604
PO Box 25426
Denver, CO 80225-0426
Phone: 720.544.2810 Fax: 720.544.2965
Contact the
Colorado NRCS
Webmaster
Last Modified:
08/24/2010
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