Farmers in the Lower
Missouri-Crooked River watershed
in west-central Missouri who
have shown a commitment to
natural resources conservation
may be eligible to participate
in the next Conservation
Security Program (CSP) sign up
beginning April 18.
Individuals and communities in portions of Missouri that sustained
damages from recent flooding caused by heavy rains March 18-19 might be
eligible for federal assistance from the USDA’s Natural Resources
Conservation Service (NRCS). Roger Hansen, state conservationist, says a
request for funds under NRCS’ Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP)
program is pending.
Individuals and communities in portions of Missouri that sustained flood
damages in May 2007 might be eligible for additional federal assistance
from the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
The Natural Resources Conservation Service provides leadership
in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural
resources and environment.