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Conservation Stewardship Program Applications Extented to January 27, 2012 The 2012-1 ranking period cut-off date for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is January 27, 2012. Louisiana farmers and ranchers interested in CSP should submit applications to their local NRCS Office by the deadline to be considered during the first ranking period of 2012. Eligible lands include cropland, pastureland, rangeland, nonindustrial private forest land and agricultural land under the jurisdiction of an Indian tribe.

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FY 2012 Wetlands Reserve Enhancement Program (WREP) Proposals Due By February 10, 2012 General WREP is a component of the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) through which NRCS enters into agreements with eligible partners to target and leverage resources to carry out high-priority wetland protection, restoration, and enhancement activities and improve wildlife habitat on eligible lands. Eligible partners may submit proposals for General WREP by email and hardcopy; all proposals must be received on or before Friday, February 10, 2012.

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Conservation Innovation Grants Proposals Due March 2, 2012 On January 13, 2012, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a funding opportunity that will bring states, USDA, and other stakeholders together to enhance the effectiveness of water quality credit trading. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is providing up to $10 million in Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for these projects. Proposals for CIG projects are due March 2, 2012.

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Mississippi River Basin Partnership Project Proposals Due March 19, 2012 Proposals for conservation projects addressing water quality and wetland conservation in the Mississippi River Basin are due to NRCS by March 19, 2012. This call for project proposals includes two new priority watersheds in Louisiana. The new watersheds will make the land between Mississippi River levees eligible for conservation easements in an area extending from southern Illinois to the Gulf of Mexico.

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USDA Announces $50 Million for Gulf Coast Restoration NRCS is launching an innovative water and wildlife conservation effort along the Gulf Coast of the United States, which will deliver up to $50 million in financial and easement assistance over 3 years in 16 priority watersheds. Three priority watersheds in Louisiana are targeted for participation in the new Gulf of Mexico Initiative: Bayou Corne-Grand Bayou Watershed and Bayou St. Vincent-Little Grand Bayou Watershed, both in the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary, and Bayou Grand Marais Watershed in the Mermentau River Basin.

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Ranking Dates Announced for Four Major Conservation Initiatives USDA has announced the ranking dates for the On-Farm Energy, Organic, Seasonal High Tunnel and Air Quality conservation initiatives. All four initiatives offer technical and financial assistance through NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program.  There will be three ranking periods for the Organic, On-Farm Energy and Seasonal High Tunnel initiatives, all ending on February 3, March 30 and June 1, 2012. Ranking periods for the Air Quality Initiative end February 3 and March 30, 2012. At the end of a ranking period, NRCS ranks all submitted proposals for funding consideration. NRCS will notify all applicants of the results of the rankings and begin developing contracts with selected applicants.

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NRCS Longleaf Pine Initiative Available to Private Landowners As part of the Longleaf Pine Initiative, NRCS and its conservation partners in nine states are helping private landowners improve the sustainability and profitability of Longleaf pine forest ecosystems. The following important conservation practices improve the forests’ health: forest stand improvement, prescribed burning, restoration and management of rare or declining habitats, and tree/shrub establishment.

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USDA Civil Rights Cases USDA has set up claim resolution processes to resolve cases involving allegations by individuals of past discrimination by USDA. • If you are looking for information about the Hispanic and Women Farmer Claims Process, please visit: www.farmerclaims.gov or call 1-888-508-4429 • If you are looking for information about the Pigford – The Black Farmers Discrimination Litigation, please visit: www.blackfarmercase.com or call 1-866-950-5547 • If you are looking for information about the Keepseagle - The Native American Farmers Class Action Settlement, please visit: www.IndianFarmClass.com or call 1-888-233-5506

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Last Modified: 01/26/2012

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