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• NRCS Colorado 2012 EQIP Signup and Application Information Page 3 of 4 Grand Valley 2011 Monitoring and Evaluation Report Lower Gunnison 2011 Monitoring and Evaluation Report Mancos 2011 Monitoring and Evaluation Report McElmo 2011 Monitoring and Evaluation Report Silt 2011 Monitoring and Evaluation Report 2012 Ogallala Aquifer Initiative The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Colorado will provide approximately $1,800,000 to conserve the water in the Ogallala Aquifer. The NRCS will fund this initiative through its Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Interested agriculture producers are encouraged to visit their local NRCS field office and fill out a 2012 EQIP application. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. In 2012, there will be two funding cycle. The first funding cycle will occur on March 30, 2012. The second funding cycle will occur on June 1, 2012. All eligible applications with a conservation plan will be considered for 2012 funding. Screening and ranking of the applications will occur prior to the funding dates. All interested agriculture producers are encouraged to visit with their local NRCS field office staff. Staffs are available to work with producers on the application and conservation plan development. 2012 Sage Grouse Initiative Colorado landowners within several western slope counties are encouraged to visit with their local NRCS field office staff and inquire about developing a conservation plan that when implemented, will help reduce the threats to the Sage Grouse. NRCS will utilize the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) to implement the initiative. Although a conservation plan isn't required for enrollment, all applications which include an NRCS approved conservation plan, will receive priority status for enrollment consideration. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. In 2012, there will be two funding cycle. The first funding cycle will occur on March 30, 2012. The second funding cycle will occur on June 1, 2012. All eligible applications with a conservation plan will be considered for 2012 funding. Screening and ranking of the applications will occur prior to the funding dates. All interested agriculture producers are encouraged to visit with their local NRCS field office staff. Staffs are available to work with producers on the application and conservation plan development. 2012 Colorado Lesser Prairie Chicken Initiative The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Colorado will focus on the reduction of threats to lesser prairie chicken in the southeastern portion of the state. Prairie chickens are ground - dweiling birds, native to sand sage rangelands of the American West. Over the decades they have experienced a significant decline in population and habitat. Landowners in Baca, Prowers, Kiowa, and Cheyenne counties are encouraged to visit with their local NRCS field office and inquire about developing a conservation plan that consists of implementing and /or maintaining a grazing system that will manage forage for livestock while enhancing lesser prairie chicken habitat. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. In 2012, there will be two funding cycle. The first funding cycle will occur on March 30, 2012. The second funding cycle will occur on June 1, 2012. All eligible applications with a conservation plan will be considered for 2012 funding. Screening and ranking of the applications will occur prior to the funding dates. All interested agriculture producers are encouraged to visit with their local NRCS field office staff. Staffs are available to work with producers on the application and conservation plan development. 2012 Organic Initiative Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Colorado has funds in fiscal year 2012 set aside to assist organic farming operations and individuals transitioning to organic farming. The 2008 Farm Bill highlights the availability of financial and technical assistance to help producers of all http: / /www.co.nres.usda.gov /programs /eqip /eqip.html 5/14/2012