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New South Dakota "Inside Outreach" Newsletter Provides Tips for Local Work Groups (LWG)

"The Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (also known as "2008 Farm Bill") directs us to conduct outreach so that full participation of traditionally underserved individuals and groups is allowed in all conservation programs.  The new "Inside Outreach" newsletter provides tips to NRCS employees and conservation partners for enhancing outreach and conservation program delivery by including representatives from these underserved groups and individuals in the LWG."

"Inside Outreach" Newsletter

 

USDA ARRA green recovery logo Vilsack Announces Nearly $42.3 Million in Recovery Act Funding for Watershed Projects

Secretary Vilsack announced that USDA will provide nearly $42.3 million in additional funding to 14 states to improve water quality, increase water supply, decrease soil erosion, and improve fish and wildlife habitat while creating jobs in rural communities as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Other ARRA News:
Vilsack Announces Floodplain Easement Selections Through Recovery Act Funding

 

South Dakota Adds Acres to USDA's Wetlands Reserve Program

South Dakota has enrolled 8,218 new acres in the USDA’s Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) during the last four years.  To date, more than two million acres have been enrolled in WRP, nationally, helping exceed the Federal government’s 3-year goal of increasing the number and size of America’s wetlands.

Conservation... Our Purpose. Our Passion. Conservation... Our Purpose. Our Passion

The purpose and passion for conservation is shared among many. It is shared between NRCS employees and partners who help people 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 a shared purpose, a shared passion and a shared commitment to conservation.

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Last Modified: 07/02/2009