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2008 NRCS Farm Bill Conservation Programs Click here for links to announcements, program rules and fact sheets.  The conservation provisions in the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill) will provide conservation opportunities for farmers and ranchers for years to come. The new provisions build on the conservation gains made by farmers and ranchers through the 1985, 1996 and 2002 Farm Bills.......more

Colorado Snowpack Above Average Colorado's mountain snowpack has gotten off to a good start with much of the state recording above average totals for the New Year. According to the latest snow surveys, conducted by the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the state’s snowpack is 120 percent of average. ......more Colorado NRCS Gillespie discusses Snow Survey and the impact on Colorado’s Water Supply for 2009

Congress Seeks Comments on EQIP Interim Final Rule The 2008 Farm Bill contains proposed changes to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), the USDA’s largest conservation program for working agricultural lands. The U. S. Department of Agriculture published an interim final rule for the program containing the statutory changes seeking public comment through March 16, 2009......more

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
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Last Modified: 02/05/2009