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On Monday, July 14, the Natural Resources Conservation Service will
hold a public listening session in Annapolis, Maryland, on the
Chesapeake Bay provisions of the 2008 Farm Bill. Stakeholders and the
public are encouraged to bring their ideas about practices, programs,
and geographic areas they see as priorities under these provisions.
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Chesapeake Bay Farm Bill Listening Session Set for July 14 | NRCS
USDA Awards $14 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
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Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer announced $14 million in
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to fund 45 projects in 40 states to
develop and refine cutting-edge technologies and approaches that will
help farmers conserve and sustain natural resources on their operations.
CIG targets innovative, on-the-ground conservation, including pilot
projects and field demonstrations.
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Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Arlen Lancaster
announced that $5 million will be used to fund 11 innovative projects in
6 states to protect water quality, recycle nutrients and improve
wildlife habitat in the Chesapeake Bay watershed through Conservation
Innovation Grants in fiscal year 2008.
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The purpose and passion for conservation is shared among many. It is
shared between NRCS employees and partners who help people help the
land. And it is shared by the landowners with whom we work. Our passion
is manifested through the benefits derived from stewardship of private
lands—benefits we all enjoy, such as cleaner water and air, improved
soils and abundant wildlife habitat.
Learn about our stories, the stories of conservation made possible
through a shared purpose, a shared passion and a shared commitment to
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Updated
07/02/2008
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