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Welcome to the NRCS Ohio state web site.  This site provides information on NRCS programs, news and events, office locations, conservation assistance and planning, and other information of interest to Ohio residents and partners.

Terry J. Cosby, State Conservationist

Watering facility for pastured livestock

Sign Up for Conservation Programs by February 16, 2010!

It time to head to your local USDA Service Center to sign up for conservation programs to protect, conserve, and enhance your natural resources.  The deadline for submitting applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP), the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) is February 16, 2010 for funding consideration this year.

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Wilson's Phalarope

Wetland Projects Attracting Rare Birds

The Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) provides cost-share for wetland restorations and conservation easements for landowners who create wetlands on their land.  This Wilson's Phalarope is just one of the birds rarely seen in Ohio that came after a landowner created a wetland using WRP.  Learn more about WRP and wetlands!

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Student Employment Opportunities

NRCS in Ohio will be hiring 16 students majoring in the soils, engineering, and soil conservation fields.  The deadline for application is February 19, 2010.  For more information about the application requirements, application process, and the nature of the job visit the employment section of this website. 

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The Natural Resources Conservation Service - Helping People Help the Land

Last Modified: 02/05/2010