News Archives

Updated: 10/14/2009

Cooperative Conservation Partnership Initiative Grant Applications Due April 23

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced the availability of up to $52.4 million of financial assistance funds nationwide for the Cooperative Conservation Partnership Initiative (CCPI) for fiscal year (FY) 2009. Partner proposals must be postmarked and submitted to the appropriate NRCS State Conservationist or to the Chief no later than April 23, 2009

NRCS Offers Easement Funds for Flood Damaged Land

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will release up to $145 million to acquire and restore frequently flooded land to its natural state; create jobs in rural communities, and restore and protect an estimated 60,000 acres of flood-prone lands nationwide under its Emergency Watershed Protection Program.

The Importance of an Emergency Action Plan

When a mechanical failure resulted in liquid manure being discharged from a manure storage facility, the landowner turned to the Emergency Action Plan developed specifically for such an event.

Volunteers receive recognition by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer

Venison Donation Coalition, Inc. in Bath, New York, is one of four groups recognized for their contributions to the USDA's "Fight Hunger Initiative".

Conference, Tour Highlights Important Work on Long Island

NRCS New York Leadership Team members have an opportunity to see success stories firsthand.
 

USDA Showcases Important Work at Farm Show

The 75th Annual Empire Farm Days provides visitors with three days of seminars, presentations, and events dedicated to everything farming related.
 

Training, Tour Bode Well at Big Flats Facility

Annual training session and tour of the Big Flats Plant Materials Center draws record crowds.
 

Prehistoric Site in Genesee County Brings Together Consulting Parties

Large prehistoric site found during a survey of area planned for a grassed waterway.

 

Wheelchair Accessibility in Adirondack Park

Greater Adirondack Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Council converts nearly one dozen scenic hiking trails into wheelchair accessible paths.