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Juvenile Gopher

Photo courtesy of Lane Kimbrough & Barry Pessoney, Lamar County, MS, USDA-NRCS

Apply for New Wildlife Initiative by April 30 for First Ranking Period

Jackson, MS, April 24, 2012 - Producers and landowners wanting to improve habitat for gopher tortoises should apply by April 30th.  This is the deadline for the first ranking period of the Working Lands for Wildlife Initiative (WLFW).  WLFW is a new initiative offered by USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Services.  This new initiative encourage landowners to voluntarily create, restore or enhance gopher tortoise habitat, and increase habitat connectivity which can contribute to the recovery of the tortoise throughout its entire range.

 
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The National Water Quality Initiative aims to implement conservation practices in three impaired waterways in Mississippi

Photo courtesy of Justin Fritscher, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA-NRCS

 New National Water Quality Initiative Targets Three Watersheds in Mississippi

Jackson, May 7, 2012 - Acting State Conservationist, Al Garner, announced the launch of a new National Water Quality Initiative committed to improving three impaired waterways in Mississippi.  USDA-NRCS will manage the initiative by making funds available to farmers, ranchers and forest landowners in the selected watersheds.

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Butterfly & flower

Photo courtesy of Justin Fritscher, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA-NRCS

 Deadline April 15 for Landowners Wanting to Sign Up for WHIP through CCPI

Jackson, MS, March. 9, 2012- Al Garner, Acting State Conservationist, has announced the WHIP Cooperative Conservation Partnership Initiative (CCPI) signup.  Administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service( NRCS), the Mississippi Cooperative Conservation Parnership Initiative (CCPI) is a voluntary initiative.
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NRCS works with landowners to plant longleaf pine trees to help restore this vulnerable ecosystem.

Photo courtesy of  Jeannine May, State Public Affairs Specialist, USDA-NRCS

 

 Deadline March 30 for Landowners Wanting Assistance in Planting Longleaf

Jackson, Miss., March 8, 2012 - Mississippi Landowners wanting to create or restore longleaf pine stands can apply for cost-share assistance with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).  The deadline to apply for Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program (WHIP) funds is March 30.
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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:05/16/2012