News Releases

Updated 05/17/2013

2013 News Releases

April surge in snow has small impact for most states, Washington remains normal    May 17, 2013
NRCS Improves Impaired Watersheds in Washington State   May 1, 2013
NRCS Announces Second Funding Opportunity for Salmon Habitat Restoration Efforts   May 1, 2013
Conservation Volunteers Honored During National Week   April 15, 2013
Normal spring and summer forecast for Washington State   March 27, 2013
Conservation Funding Available for Farmers to Enhance Soil Health   Feb 14, 2013
NRCS Seeking Project Proposals for Pacific Salmon Habitat Improvement Partnership (PSHIP)   Feb. 6, 2013
Second application Cut-off announced for Farm and Ranchland Protection Program  Feb. 6, 2013
Financial and technical assistance now available for on-farm energy conservation   Jan. 3, 2013

2012 News Releases

Wetlands Reserve Program Marks 20 Years of Wetlands Conservation   Dec. 12, 2012
Application cut-off date for Farm and Ranchland Protection Program set for January 18, 2013   Dec. 12, 2012
Funding available to improve habitat for sage grouse populations   December 5, 2012
Funding Available for NRCS High Tunnel Initiative   November 26, 2012
Funding Available for NRCS Organic Initiative   November 26, 2012
Deadline for Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) set for December 21   November 26, 2012
Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Begins on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest  October 5, 2012
NRCS and FWS Reach Historic Agreement to Extend Wildlife Conservation Efforts on Working Agricultural Lands  September 18, 2012
USDA Awards $25 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants September 5, 2012
NRCS Offers Opportunity to Restore and Protect Wetlands  August 24, 2012
NRCS Offers Emergency Assistance to Landowners for Wildfire Damage  August 23, 2012
NRCS Announces Grants to Help Farmers, Ranchers Adapt to Drought August 16, 2012
NRCS Announces Recipients of State-Level Conservation Innovation Grants August 8, 2012
NRCS offers emergency assistance to land owners for storm damage August 9, 2012
Conservation workshop for new, beginning and Hispanic Farmers July 24, 2012
Soil survey will enhance natural resources, military training July 23, 2012
From the ground down: Updated soil survey of Spokane County now available July 17, 2012
Application deadline set for State-level Conservation Innovation Grants  May 24, 2012
Funding Available Until June 1 for NRCS Organic Initiative  May 16, 2012
NRCS Seeks High Priority Project Proposals for Salmon Recovery in the Puget Sound  May 11, 2012
NRCS Announces Water Quality Conservation in South Fork Palouse River Watershed  May 8, 2012
Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Partnership Efforts Target Local Resource Concerns May 2, 2012
Sage Grouse Initiative offers funding to improve habitat for sage grouse populations May 1, 2012
New program offers Conservation Reserve Program training for conservation professionals  April 15, 2012
Energy Initiative Gains Unprecedented Support from Washington Producers  March 16, 2012
Organic Initiative Targets Local Resource Concerns NRCS seeks ag producer applications for financial, technical assistance  March 1, 2012
High Program Signup Shows Producers’ Commitment to Conservation Stewardship  February 29, 2012
Washington Man Wins National Volunteer Award  February 13, 2012
Popular Smithsonian Exhibit to be Featured at the Museum of Arts and Culture  February 1, 2012
Application cut-off date for easement programs set for March 9  February 1, 2012
Application deadline set for Conservation Innovation Grants  January 23, 2012
USDA Extends Conservation Stewardship Program Sign-Up to January 27   January 19, 2012

2012 News Releases en español

Taller de entrenamiento para nuevos o principiantes productores Hispanos.

2011 News Releases

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Announces Sign-Up Period for Conservation Stewardship Program  December 28, 2011
Financial and technical assistance now available for on-farm energy conservation December 12, 2011
NRCS Announces Seasonal High Tunnel Initiative  December 12, 2011
Deadline for popular conservation program set for December 2  November 7,2011
Grants support pioneering efforts in conserving and protecting natural resources, enhancing agricultural productivity   August 22, 2011
New Payment schedule delays cutoff date for popular conservation program   August 15,2011
"Dig It! Secrets of Soil" to be featured at the Museum of Arts and Culture   July 21, 2011
Grant awarded to Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation for greenhouse gas mitigation   July 20, 2011
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces New Projects Designed to Improve Natural Resources on Agricultural Operations in 11 States   June 7, 2011
NRCS Announces Opportunity for Organic Producers to Implement Conservation Practices  April 11, 2011
Application deadline set for Conservation Innovation Grants  April 11, 2011
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and Assistant Attorney General West Announce Process to Resolve Discrimination Claims of Hispanic and Women Farmers  Feb. 25, 2011
New initiative offers funding for sage grouse habitat   Feb. 17, 2011
Washington farmer receives national conservation award  Feb. 4, 2011
Application cut-off date for many conservation, easement programs set for March 4  January 18, 2011
NRCS extends sign-up period for Conservation Stewardship Program, Applications accepted through January 21, 2011  January 4, 2011
 

2011 News Releases en español

Secretario de Agricultura Vilsack y Fiscal General Adjunto West Anuncian Proceso para Resolver Reclamaciones de Discriminación contra Agricultores Hispanos y Mujeres Agricultoras   25 de febrero, 2011  (PDF; 66KB)
USDA* actúa para proteger el hábitat del Gallo de Salvia     4 de febrero, 2011
Las Auditorías Energéticas en el Establecimiento Agrícola Ayudan a los Productores Agrícolas a mejorar la Conservación de la Energía y la Eficiencia en su Uso   enero 28, 2011
El Reglamento Final del Programa de Protección de Tierras para la Agricultura y Ganadería hace más efectivo el Proceso de Adquisición de Servidumbre de Conservación   enero 24, 2011
USDA* Desarrolla y Revisa Estándares de Prácticas Conservacionistas; Busca Comentarios Públicos
El USDA brinda una actualización sobre el Proyecto Piloto de Túnel Elevado Estacional   enero 7, 2011
USDA ofrece financiación para la conservación a productores orgánicos   Diciembre 20, 2010

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