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USDA Organic Logo Applications Accepted through June 12th NEW!
USDA-NRCS Announces Availability of $1.2 Million for New Organic Initiative in Colorado
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently announced that $1.2 million has been provided to Colorado for a new initiative to work with agriculture production. Funding for the initiative is being made available as part of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
 

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Picture of Tamarisk NRCS Provides $860,000 to Combat Colorado Invasive Plant Species NEW!
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has approved 11 of 13 proposals submitted to help control Colorado invasive plant species. This year marks the fourth year the agency has provided financial assistance to this widespread issue. Landowners who meet funding requirements are encouraged to apply by Friday, June 19, 2009.

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Grassland Reserve Program Funds Available for FY 2009 NEW!
The GRP is a voluntary program offering landowners the opportunity to protect, restore, and enhance grasslands on their property. Applications will be accepted from landowners through Monday, June 15, 2009.
Applications will be accepted from eligible entities through Wednesday, June 17, 2009.

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Colorado Riparian Area Colorado Receives Nearly $3.6 Million in Stimulus Funding for Watershed Assistance

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced that the USDA will be providing $84.8 million  nationwide to improve water quality, increase water supply, decrease soil erosion, and improve fish and wildlife habitat in rural communities as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009.....more

Link to interview with Ron Neher discussing Beaver Creek Watershed funding.

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: 06/11/2009