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).