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NRCS Announces Sign-Up for 2012 Migratory Bird Habitat Initiative (MBHI)

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering technical and financial assistance to agricultural producers in portions of 22 parishes to develop and enhance habitat for migrating birds. Funding for the 2012 MBHI will be provided through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Applications for EQIP funding are accepted on a continuous basis throughout the year; however to be considered in the first MBHI ranking pool, applications must be received by close of business on May 18, 2012.

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New National Water Quality Initiative Committed to Improving Impaired Waterways in Louisiana

Through the National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI), NRCS is offering financial and technical assistance to farmers, ranchers and forest landowners interested in improving water quality and aquatic habitats in priority watersheds with impaired streams. There are two application ranking periods this fiscal year. To be considered in the first application ranking pool, applications must be received by May 18, 2012. To be considered in the second ranking application pool, applications must be received by June 15, 2012.

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Second Application Period for Longleaf Pine Initiative Announced in Louisiana

Longleaf Pine Initiative (LLPI) incorporates both technical and financial assistance to help private landowners improve the sustainability and profitability of longleaf pine forest ecosystems. NRCS Louisiana is currently taking applications for the second application period with funding provided through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The deadline to apply for Longleaf Pine Initiative assistance is June 1, 2012.

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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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Three Parishes in Louisiana Included in Focal Area for Gopher Tortoise Habitat Restoration

USDA has announced a new $33 million partnership with farmers, ranchers and forest landowners to use innovative approaches to restore and protect the habitats for wildlife, including seven at-risk species and other vulnerable game species. Under this strategy, called Working Lands for Wildlife, Federal, state, and local wildlife experts are jointly identifying at-risk species that would benefit from targeted habitat restoration investments on private lands. Using the best available science, the partners will prioritize restoration actions on a large regional scale to most cost effectively focus assistance.

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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
• If you believe that you have been discriminated against by a program or activity that is either conducted directly by NRCS or receives Federal financial assistance from NRCS, please visit NRCS Civil Rights Division's Web site for information on filing a program discrimination complaint.

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Last Modified: 05/16/2012

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