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	Natural Resources Conservation Service - Arizona
		Conservation and natural resource programs, assistance, and information for Arizona are available from NRCS.
		Workshops conducted this month by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and Bat Conservation International showed ranchers how to build and install devices that keep bats, birds, and other wildlife from getting trapped in water troughs.
		The Natural Resources Conservation Service provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment.
	www.az.nrcs.usda.gov (224 words)

	Overview: Locally Led Conservation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The need for local leadership in natural resources management was one of the most important factors leading to the establishment of conservation districts nearly 60 years ago.
		The conservation needs assessment is a comprehensive analysis of the work that needs to be done to achieve broad conservation goals and to solve specific natural resource concerns.
		Excerpted from "Locally Led Conservation: An Overview for Conservation Districts" produced by the National Association of Conservation Districts in cooperative with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and the National Association of State Conservation Agencies.
	www.nacdnet.org /resources/locallyled/overview.htm (1159 words)

	SCC-About SCC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Conservation of Kansas´ natural resources is an important concern for all Kansans.
		The protection and enhancement of Kansas´ natural resources are addressed by a number of agencies and organizations who may differ in purpose and method but have the same goal.
		In 1937 the State Conservation Committee was established by the Kansas legislature with the enactment of the Kansas Conservation District Law.
	www.accesskansas.org /kscc/mission.html (1034 words)

	Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama
		The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) was created on October 20, 1994, as part of the large United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reorganization.
		It is built on the foundation of the former Soil Conservation Service, which has a proud 60-year history of working with land users in partnership with soil and water conservation districts and others.
		Conservation tillage is a type of residue management where crops are planted in the residue of a previous crop without plowing.
	www.forestry.state.al.us /publication/TF_publications/agencies_and_associations/natural_resources_conservation.htm (1393 words)

	Natural Resource Conservation Districts - Animal Waste Management (UA)
		As in the past, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) works with private landowners to conserve the land and to preserve our natural resources. Today, the work is done through conservation districts.
		On August 4, 1937, recognition of the first conservation district in North Carolina, established a method for the Service to assist farmers in the conservation districts throughout the land.
		Conservation land treatment practices were installed through long-term contracts with project participants. Four dairies benefited from the program in 1998, eight dairies participated in 1999 and three dairies participated in 2000.
	ag.arizona.edu /animalwaste/notebook/NRCS.html (754 words)

	Natural Resources Conservation Service
		NRCS works with its customers to create conservation plans that address the conditions of their natural resources.
		Conservation plans regard an individual’s natural resources as part of the larger environment.
		Agriculture Under Secretary Mark Rey announced the award of nearly $20 million in Conservation Innovation Grants to 36 states to fund 51 projects designed to develop and refine cutting-edge technologies and approaches that can help producers maintain viable agricultural operations.
	www.nrcs.usda.gov (184 words)

	The urbanizing of NRCS - Natural Resources Conservation Service American Forests - Find Articles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The urbanizing of NRCS - Natural Resources Conservation Service
		The Soil Conservation Service was created during the Dust Bowl years of the 1930s to provide landowners with technical advice on agricultural soil and water management.
		To assemble necessary resources for the project, the Soil and Water Conservation District established a partnership with the city of Branson, the Missouri Department of Conservation and Resource Conservation and Development, and Southwest Missouri State University.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1016/is_n3_v103/ai_20158533 (801 words)

	Natural Resources Conservation Service - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) formerly known as the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) was founded in 1935 at the urging of Hugh Bennett, who also served as the agency's first chief.
		It was formed to address the problems caused by poor farming practices that resulted in the Dust Bowl, primarily soil erosion.
		Its mission is to improve, protect, and conserve natural resources on private lands through a cooperative partnership with local and state agencies.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Natural_Resources_Conservation_Service (373 words)

	About Conservation Districts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Across the United States, nearly 3000 conservation districts -- almost one in every county -- are helping local people to conserve land, water, forests, wildlife and related natural resources.
		Effective management of natural resources at the local level reduces the need for outside intervention and regulation.
		Different states have slightly different names for districts: soil and water conservation district, soil conservation district, conservation district, natural resource conservation district, etc. Many districts also share the name of your local county.
	www.nacdnet.org /about/aboutcds.htm (1039 words)

	Conservation Programs & Options
		For customized assistance in planning conservation projects that fit your land and goals, contact your local Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) office, USDA local service center, or the government section of the local phonebook.
		Explains what conservation buffers are and their economic and environmental value to landowners and society.
		Describes recreational, conservation and financial benefits of managing land for wildlife, as well as planning considerations and specific conservation practices to consider.
	www.mda.state.mn.us /conservation/programsoptions.htm (1896 words)

	Kenton County - Conservation District
		Your conservation district is a local unit of government responsible for carrying out a comprehensive program to protect our soil, water, and other natural resources.
		The county conservation district is a part of the Kentucky Division of Conservation under the Kentucky Department for Natural Resources.
		The mission of the Kenton County Conservation District is to ensure that sound land use activities, the prevention of soil erosion, water quality protection, and other environmental quality issues are given due consideration and priority in the management of Kenton County's natural resources.
	www.kentoncounty.org /conservation_district/index.html (162 words)

	Department of Agriculture \| Conservation Education
		The Conservation Bumper Sticker and Poster Contests is sponsored annually by the Conservation Partnership for elementary and high school students throughout the state.
		Preparation for the Envirothon is designed to introduce students to a wide range of professionals working in environmentally-related fields, give a background in natural resources and the varied options that go into decision-making, and allow students practice in working with information and differing viewpoints to reach a decision through consensus and teamwork.
		This scholarship is granted to encourage and support qualified students to pursue a career in a field related to the conservation and management of natural resources.
	www.state.nj.us /agriculture/divisions/anr/nrc/conservationedu.html (559 words)

	Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District
		The Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District, along with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Cooperative Extension Service, have developed a no-till incentives program for area producers.
		The Lands for Conservation program will be on contractual basis between the landowner (cooperator) and the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District for one year while conservation practices are being established.
		Land contracted must be part of an NRCS developed conservation plan for the entire farm and must require terraces to meet the permissible soil loss under the Nebraska Erosion and Sediment Control Act.
	www.lenrd.org /conservation/rural.php3 (654 words)

	National Fish and Wildlife Foundation - Natural Resources Conservation Service Partnership (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The goal of the partnership is to support high quality projects that engage private landowners, primarily farmers and ranchers, in the conservation and enhancement of fish and wildlife and natural resources on their lands.
		Conservation on Working Landscapes: The Foundation seeks innovative fish, wildlife, and coral reef ecosystem projects that integrate conservation practices in ongoing agriculture, ranching, and forestry operations.
		Conservation Practices Benefiting Water Quality: Projects that improve water quality, particularly in watersheds upstream from or adjacent to coral reef habitats, are requested.
	www.nfwf.org /programs/nrcsnacd.cfm (909 words)

	EPA: Federal Register: Natural Resources Conservation Service
		Recommended Action Proposed is the development of one floodwater retarding dam on Buck Creek with a permanent pool surface area of 45 acres, and one multi- purpose floodwater retarding and recreation dam on Duck Creek with a permanent pool surface area of 49 acres.
		Based on cultural resource identification and evaluation efforts there are no significant historic properties in the project area of potential effect.
		If cultural resources are discovered during construction, appropriate notice will be made by NRCS to the State Historic Preservation Officer, the National Park Service, and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
	www.epa.gov /fedrgstr/EPA-IMPACT/2003/September/Day-03/i22419.htm (911 words)

	Union County SWCD Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Established in 1945, the Union Soil and Water Conservation District is a legally organized subdivision of the State of Ohio.
		The mission of the Union SWCD is to promote, preserve and enhance the wise use of our natural resources for the people of Union County by providing technical, financial and educational assistance.
		The Union Soil and Water Conservation District and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibit discrimination in their programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs and marital or familial status.
	co.union.oh.us /soil-water-conservation (384 words)

	Morrisville State College - Environmental Sciences Department - Natural Resources Conservation A.A.S.
		The Natural Resources Conservation (NRC) associate of applied science (A.A.S.) program is the largest and oldest comprehensive environmental program offering the associate of applied science (A.A.S.) degree in New York State.
		Many graduates are transferring into a number of environmental studies programs at major universities throughout the United States or pursuing the Renewable Resources BT program offered in our Department.
		Natural Resources is a broad field, and the curriculum is designed to allow for some flexibility.
	www.morrisville.edu /Academics/Ag_NRC/NRC/html/NRC.htm (276 words)

	The Nature Conservancy in Illinois - The Nature Conservancy and the Natural Resources Conservation Service Formalize ...
		The Nature Conservancy in Illinois - The Nature Conservancy and the Natural Resources Conservation Service Formalize Partnership
		The Nature Conservancy is a leading international, non-profit organization that preserves the plants, animals and natural communities representing the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
		To date, the Conservancy and its more than one million members have been responsible for the protection of more than 15 million acres in the United States and have helped to preserve more than 102 million acres in Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia and the Pacific.
	www.nature.org /wherewework/northamerica/states/illinois/press/press1796.html (815 words)

	Great Lakes Funding Opportunities: Natural Resources Conservation Funding Opportunities
		Natural Resource Programs of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offer landowners financial, technical, and educational assistance to implement conservation practices on privately owned land.
		Using this help, farmers and ranchers apply practices that reduce soil erosion, improve water quality, and enhance forest land, wetlands, grazing lands, and wildlife habitat.
		USDA assistance also helps individuals and communities restore natural resources after floods, fires, or other natural disasters.
	www.epa.gov /glnpo/fund/Tables/nrcs.html (153 words)

	Natural Resources Conservation Service (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The local NRCS office is part of the Colorado Cooperators for the Colorado State Forest Service Seedling Tree program.
		The Colorado State Forest Service tree program enables farmers, ranchers, and rural landowners to obtain trees at nominal cost.
		The program's aim is to encourage landowners to plant new forests; establish effective windbreaks to reduce erosion, protect homes, cropland, livestock and highways; and enhance wildlife habitat.
	www.yampavalley.info /ag_and_envir0162.asp (162 words)

	Wetland Science Institute--Conservation Practice Standard
		A soil or synthetic liner and subsurface drainage should be considered where there is a potential for exchange or mixing of waste water and ground water.
		Consider effects on temperature of water resources to prevent undesired effects on aquatic and wildlife communities.
		Consider the effects on wetlands or water-related resources and wildlife habitats that would be affected by the practice.
	www.pwrc.usgs.gov /wli/constds/wlicp280.htm (1081 words)

	NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE
		Vegetative barriers may be used as field borders at the bottom of fields and/or the ends of furrows whether the furrows are aligned up and down the slope, across the slope or on the contour.
		Management practices such as conservation cropping rotation and residue management must be considered in designing the conservation management system on cropland.
		Conservation practice standards are reviewed periodically, and updated if needed.To obtain the current version of this standard, contact the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
	www.vetiver.com /USA_std1.htm (2582 words)

	California NRCS
		California Nets $2.9 Million in State and National Conservation Innovation Grant Projects
		21st Century trends in conservation have roots in the past, but are sprouting new twists fed by conditions and urgencies unique to our age.
		NRCS California explores 5 key trends affecting the future of conservation and its partnerships in the Golden State.
	www.ca.nrcs.usda.gov (204 words)

	Kansas Conservation Resources and Services
		Their habitat is the general environment in which they naturally live.
		This habitat provides the species with all the essentials necessary for its survival: cover (protecting the animal from adverse weather conditions), food, water and breeding site(s).
		Eastern Kansas Quail and Pheasant Bundle - The Eastern Kansas Pheasant and Quail Bundle was created in cooperation with Quail Unlimited and Pheasants Forever to provide excellent food and habitat for upland bird species in eastern Kansas.
	www.oznet.ksu.edu /conservation/wildlife.htm (416 words)

	SAF - Policy and Press: Position Statements - Natural Resources Conservation Service, Technical Service Provider ...
		The SAF is encouraged by the efforts taken by NRCS to allow individuals and entities other than NRCS employees to provide technical assistance for the conservation programs in Title XII of the 2002 Farm Bill.
		This effort is crucial to full implementation of the conservation programs because current NRCS staffing levels are not sufficient to meet the increased demands resulting from the new programs and additions to existing programs in the 2002 Farm Bill.
		This will protect the landowner and their resources, the TSP, and the integrity of the Conservation programs.
	www.safnet.org /policyandpress/psst/TSPrulescomments.cfm (1084 words)

	Natural Resources Conservation Service in Eatonton, Georgia
		The Natural Resources Conservation Service helps farmers with soil and water conservation issues.
		Vision Statement: A leader on conservation and enhancing Georgia's natural resources through quality technical services.
		Quality Policy: We are dedicated to providing quality service to all of our customers by exemplifying an attitude of cooperation, teamwork, trust, and respect for individuals.
	www.themoorefamily.com /nrcs/nrcs.html (66 words)

	Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Careers: Vault Career & Hiring Profiles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) employee surveys are collected by Vault editors, Vault Gold Surveys provide detailed information on careers and hiring at specific employers.
		We provide a free insider career profile on Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), based on interviews and surveys of Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) employees.
		Vault.com is not associated or affiliated with Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
	www.vault.com /career-company/Natural-Resources-Conservation-Service-(NRCS).html (661 words)

	Iowa NRCS
		Agriculture Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment Mark Rey today announced the award of nearly $20 million in Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to 36 states to fund 51 projects designed to develop and refine cutting-edge technologies and approaches that can help producers maintain viable agricultural operations.
		USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Arlen Lancaster announced that USDA and the National Audubon Society have revised the popular "Backyard Conservation" publication.
		The latest from the Iowa Conservation Showcase is the story of Tom Pattee, a retired teacher who now raises cows in Avoca.
	www.ia.nrcs.usda.gov (182 words)

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