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The Spartanburg Soil and Water Conservation District and our partners,
the
Natural Resources Conservation Service, provide the following
services to local
landowners:
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Conservation
planning
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Urban and rural
flood control
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Soil conservation
and erosion control
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Soils mapping and
soils data
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Aerial photography
and topographic map information
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Wildlife, forestry,
and forage management
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Homeowner education
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Backyard habitat
development
NRCS Farm
Programs
The
2002 Farm Bill programs are offered through the Natural Resources
Conservation
Service. These programs include:
Environmental
Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
This cost-share program identifies local resource concerns and sets
priorities to address
issues such as soil erosion, water quality, and
wildlife habitat. EQIP is available in all 46
counties to address
statewide resource concerns. Sixty-five percent of EQIP funds are
targeted toward approved Conservation Priority Areas. State Conservation
Priority Areas
have been identified by local work groups, ranked by the
State Technical Committee and
submitted to Washington for approval.
Practices such as cross fencing, watering tank
installation, field
borders, filter strips and grassed waterways may be covered under this
program. Contact our office today to see if your farm qualifies!
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