Accelerate and enhance the implementation of conservation practices onprivately-owned grassland areas statewide with the common goal ofreduced soil erosion and improved water quality

The Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service awarded a $120,000 cooperative agreement to the Pennsylvania Grazing / Forage Lands Conservation Coalition (doing business as Pennsylvania Glci) on September 28, 2022 to accelerate and enhance the implementation of conservation practices on privately-owned grassland areas statewide in Pennsylvania through September 28, 2027. The award will support the Soil and Water Conservation federal grant program (CFDA #10.902), which provides conservation technical assistance to private landowners and organizations to conserve soil and improve water quality. Specifically, the Pennsylvania Glci will work directly with private landowners to reduce soil erosion and promote improved water quality on grasslands through the increased adoption of conservation practices and techniques. The cooperative agreement structure is intended to leverage the expertise of both the federal agency and non-federal recipient to most effectively achieve shared conservation goals on privately owned working lands.