Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday that $61.2 million will be available nationally in the Agricultural Water Enhancement Program. Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Dave White announced that the financial assistance will help agricultural producers conserve surface and ground water and improve water quality on farmland. White said that by working with partners, “we will see more water conservation on working lands and more opportunities to improve water quality.” Ag Water Enhancement projects are implemented by Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), in partnership with eligible entities, White said. He said NRCS works with the partners to “help landowners plan and implement conservation practices in project areas established through the agreements. The USDA said of the $61.2 million, about $40.4 million will be made available to Ag Water Enhancement Program partners whose projects were approved in the last fiscal year, and approximately $20.7 million will be available for new project proposals. White said partnership entities may include federally recognized Indian Tribes, states, units of local government, agricultural associations, irrigation associations, and ag land trusts. When a water enhancement project area has been approved and announced, individual producers may apply for program benefits through their local NRCS office. USDA intends the program to assist water quality and conservation plan development. It also intends to help projects restore or enhance water conservation, quality or quantity; and to enhance the efficiency and quality of irrigation systems. It would help “activities designed to mitigate the effects of drought,” and “activities determined to help achieve water quality or water conservation benefits on agricultural land.” Deadline for partner organizations to submit a proposal is May 17. For information, see www.nrcs.usda.gov. A TSPN TV Staff Report This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Wednesday, 14 April 2010 06:04
USDA Announces Water Enhancement Funds Of $61M
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday that $61.2 million will be available nationally in the Agricultural Water Enhancement Program. Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Dave White announced that the financial assistance will help agricultural producers conserve surface and ground water and improve water quality on farmland. White said that by working with partners, “we will see more water conservation on working lands and more opportunities to improve water quality.” Ag Water Enhancement projects are implemented by Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), in partnership with eligible entities, White said. He said NRCS works with the partners to “help landowners plan and implement conservation practices in project areas established through the agreements. The USDA said of the $61.2 million, about $40.4 million will be made available to Ag Water Enhancement Program partners whose projects were approved in the last fiscal year, and approximately $20.7 million will be available for new project proposals. White said partnership entities may include federally recognized Indian Tribes, states, units of local government, agricultural associations, irrigation associations, and ag land trusts. When a water enhancement project area has been approved and announced, individual producers may apply for program benefits through their local NRCS office. USDA intends the program to assist water quality and conservation plan development. It also intends to help projects restore or enhance water conservation, quality or quantity; and to enhance the efficiency and quality of irrigation systems. It would help “activities designed to mitigate the effects of drought,” and “activities determined to help achieve water quality or water conservation benefits on agricultural land.” Deadline for partner organizations to submit a proposal is May 17. For information, see www.nrcs.usda.gov. A TSPN TV Staff Report This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Latest from
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