Search Results for: conservation

USDA-RCPP-New-Funding
Projects include initiatives to reduce methane emissions, restore native grasslands and conserve water resources in drought-affected areas.
Biden-signs-five-water-conservation-agreements
The agreements are part of the Lower Basin System Conservation and Efficiency Program, which utilizes funding from the IRA.
Colorado-River-officials-explore-water-conservation-credits
In 2023, taxpayers paid farmers and ranchers $16 million to reduce their water usage in the Colorado River Basin.
IA-supports-calls-for-streamlined-reviews-of-water-conservation-projects
The coalition also urges the bureau to clarify the definition of “minor” in existing exclusions for operations and maintenance activities.
072224_IID conservation program
The program includes compensating growers with cash in exchange for temporarily shutting off water to their fields for up to two months.
NFWF-awards-10.2-million
The program awards competitive grants to accelerate the adoption of voluntary conservation practices and regenerative agriculture principles.
USDA-announces-$1.5-billion-investment-in-conservation-and-climate-solutions-1
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced an investment of $1.5 billion for fiscal year 2024 under the RCPP.
Reclamation-endorses-states-plan-for-near-term-Colorado-River-conservation
The SEIS outlines a plan developed in collaboration with the seven Basin states to conserve at least 3 million acre-feet of water.
Navajo-Nation-enhances-water-conservation-through-EQIP-initiative
NRCS has invested more than $173,000 in 2023 EQIP contracts, bringing the total investment in the Navajo Nation to $2.2 million.
Biden-administration-invests-$63.4-million-to-bolster-Colorado-River-water-conservation
The Biden administration has allocated $63.4 million in new funds for Colorado River conservation as part of the Investing in America agenda.