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Welcome to the NRCS Illinois state web site.  We hope you find our website a valuable and helpful resource of up-to-date information on conservation topics including programs, news, data, and more. Thank you for visiting our homepage and for making conservation a priority!

William J. Gradle, State Conservationist

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Illinois NRCS Funds 2010 CSP Contracts

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Illinois has obligated 265 contracts statewide. These contracts cover 175,941 acres of cropland, pastureland and nonindustrial private forestland and will offer a total of $4,018,047 in funding for conservation activities on this Illinois land.

Illinois News Release

 

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Good Grazing Makes Good $ense! – New IL NRCS/GLCI Effort

For 2010, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Illinois Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) launched an effort to promote the art and science of good grazing management through a campaign called “Good Grazing Makes Good $ense!” To learn more about these new educational materials or to speak to someone about using these materials to promote grazing at a local field day, demonstration site or workshop, please contact your local NRCS District Conservationist.
 

For More Illinois Grazing Information

 


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Native grasses and forbs provide food and cover for wildlife

 

Illinois NRCS Celebrates 75 Years

April 27 marks the 75th Anniversary of the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the beginning of the federal commitment to conservation of natural resources on private lands. Join us as we celebrate 75 years of conservation contributions to the nation.

Each week from May to December 2010, our web site will highlight erosion resource problems and solutions. We will also highlight landowners each month who have worked with NRCS to protect their land and improve their agricultural operation.
NRCS History
Legacy of Conservation
Landowners Do their Part
 

 

The Natural Resources Conservation Service provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment.