USDA Promotes Sage-grouse Protection Efforts in the Western United States In partnership with NRCS, ranchers and farmers in 11 states are improving habitat of and reducing threats to the greater and Gunnison sage-grouse. Efforts improve land management, eliminate invasive plants, and remove dangers of wire fencing.
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	USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Farmers and Ranchers Improve Rural Environmental Quality and Energy Efficiency USDA makes $25 million available through the Conservation Innovation Grants program to address natural resource concerns nationwide with a special emphasis on the Chesapeake Bay Watershed and the Mississippi River Basin.
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	USDA Publishes Grassland Reserve Program Final Rule The final rule defines requirements for participants and incorporates changes to program implementation requested by the public. View the final rule.
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USDA Funds Conservation Projects for Water Quality Improvements in the Mississippi River Basin The initiative supports continuing efforts to help landowners and farmers protect and improve water quality in the Mississippi River Basin in selected watersheds.  Up to $43 million in financial assistance is available through conservation programs to support more than 70 existing projects in the 12 states.

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	USDA Issues Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program Final Rule NRCS will focus on providing continuous habitat for migrating species. The program is available in all 50 states and territories. View the final rule
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Updated 12/02/2010