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NRCS uses Landscape Conservation Initiatives to accelerate the benefits of voluntary conservation programs, such as cleaner water and air, healthier soil and enhanced wildlife habitat.

Today, through voluntary conservation programs, NRCS helps producers, soil and water conservation districts, and other partners protect and conserve natural resources on private lands throughout the …

NRCS offers technical and financial assistance to help producers plan and implement conservation practices that prevent soil erosion and degradation and improve soil health.

NRCS helps producers access funding, create conservation plans, and explore technical options that support both the environment and their bottom line. Through voluntary programs and partnerships, …

NRCS headquarters are in Washington D.C., but we have employees in nearly every county across America who help local communities every day. Find a National Information and Center

The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is NRCS’ flagship conservation program that helps farmers, ranchers and forest landowners integrate conservation into working lands. Available …

Web Soil Survey The Web Soil Survey provides agricultural producers, agencies, Technical Service Providers, and others online access to soil and related information needed to make land-use and …

Jul 31, 2019 · NRCS has soil maps and data available online for more than 95 percent of the nation’s counties and anticipates having 100 percent in the near future. The site is updated and maintained …

NRCS provides financial assistance for selected conservation activities. The availability and amount of financial assistance can vary between states. Each year, NRCS re-evaluates the amount of financial …