Arkansas NRCS Conservation Programs

NRCS's natural resources conservation programs help people reduce soil erosion, enhance water supplies, improve water quality, increase wildlife habitat, and reduce damages caused by floods and other natural disasters. Public benefits include enhanced natural resources that help sustain agricultural productivity and environmental quality while supporting continued economic development, recreation, and scenic beauty.

2008 Farm Bill Overview

Edge of Field Water Quality Monitoring in Select Watersheds

• Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watershed Initiative Select Watersheds

National Water Quality Initiative

• National Water Quality Initiative

Illinois River Sub-Basin and Eucha-Spavinaw Lake Watershed Initiative

• Illinois River Sub-Basin and Eucha-Spavinaw Lake Watershed Initiative

Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watersheds Initiative

• Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watershed Initiative
  • FY 12 Approved Projects
  • FY 11 Approved Projects
  • FY 10 Approved Projects

Migratory Bird Habitat Initiative

• Migratory Bird Habitat Initiative

Conservation Technical Assistance Program

• Conservation Reserve Program (Farm Service Agency)
• Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative
• Arkansas State Technical Committee

Environmental Improvement Programs

• Cooperative Conservation Partnership Initiative
• Environmental Quality Incentives Program
  • Agricultural Water Enhancement Program
  • Conservation Innovation Grants
    • Demonstrating Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions in Rice Production
  • On-Farm Energy Initiative
  • Organic Initiative
  • Seasonal High Tunnel Initiative
  • USDA StrikeForce Initiative
• Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program

Stewardship Programs

• Conservation Stewardship Program
• Conservation Security Program (Archived)

Easement Programs

• Emergency Watershed Protection (Floodplain Easements)
• Farm and Ranch Land Protection Program
• Grassland Reserve Program
• Wetlands Reserve Program
• Wetlands Reserve Enhancement Program

Watershed Program

• Overview
• Watershed Surveys and Planning Program
• PL-566 Watershed Program
• Watershed Rehabilitation Program (Public Law 106-472)
• Irrigation Projects
• Emergency Watershed Protection Program

Technical Processes, Tools, and Other Technical Resources

• Comprehensive Nutrient Management Planning
• Customer Service Toolkit 
• Limited Resource Farmer/Rancher Self-Determination Tool
• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Documents
• Rapid Watershed Assessment

Community Assistance Programs and Activities

• Farmland Protection Policy Act
• Small, Limited, and Beginning Farmer Assistance 
• Tribal Assistance

Additional Information

• National NRCS Programs Web Site

Last Modified: 05/21/2013