Conservation Stories
Conservation Program Update: Early Flooding on Fallowed Land
Due to the current amount of fallow ground, we are aware of the significant demand for the seasonal flooding practice for shorebirds offered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). We understand that some participating growers may have started water already, while others are holding off until they learn more about the status of their applications. READ MORE
NRCS working through many RCPP Applications
Now that the third application period for our Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) is closed, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is working hard to process all of the paperwork and notify applicants about their approval decisions. READ MORE
Shorebird Habitat Program Opportunity in Fallowed Fields
In our previous June 9 update on conservation programs we informed CRC members about current opportunities to enroll into waterbird conservation programs. READ MORE
Deadlines looming to enroll into 2017 Waterbird Habitat Programs
The CRC and its partners are currently seeking enrollment into the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) and BirdReturns Program. On June 6, 2017, CRC hosted an informative Conservation Programs Workshop where details of these programs were discussed. The workshop presentations are included here (RCPP / BirdReturns). READ MORE
Enrollment for Ricelands Waterbird Habitat Projects currently open
The CRC and its partners are now moving forward with the implementation of the third year of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). This program, which continues many of the practices in the Waterbird Habitat Enhancement Program (WHEP), was made possible by a multi-year $7 million RCPP grant from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). READ MORE