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2/14/2017 |
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USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Accepting Applications through March 1 for Illinois River Watershed RCPP Project in Benton, Washington Counties |
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Cave Springs, Ark. (Feb. 13, 2017) – Farmers and landowners in portions of Benton and Washington counties have until March 1, 2017, to submit applications to receive financial assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to implement conservation practices that are part of the Illinois River Watershed Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) project. Applicants can sign up at their local USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service field service center.
“The Illinois River RCPP project is being implemented with our conservation partners to accelerate conservation treatment to improve water quality, plant and soil health, and enhance wildlife habitat,” said Arkansas NRCS State Conservationist Mike Sullivan.
Some of the conservation practices available include streambank protection, prescribed grazing, nutrient management and tree and shrub establishment.
Additional information about the RCPP project, an area map, a fact sheet and conservation practices are available at www.ar.nrcs.usda.gov.
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