Through collaborative conservation projects, rancher education events, and local community outreach the plan is to build capacity along the "HI line" a railroad in montana in order accelerate the…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded a $874,897.08 Cooperative Agreement to Ranchers Stewardship Alliance, Inc. under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) on October 1, 2023. This 5-year award will fund collaborative conservation projects, rancher education events, and local community outreach to build capacity and accelerate the delivery of conservation practices on private lands along the "Hi Line" railroad in Montana. Key activities include restoring and enhancing habitat for wildlife like sage-grouse, grassland songbirds, and big game species. The organization will also implement sub-granted projects with partners like the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to further improve climate resilience, soil health, and grassland conservation educational programs in rural Montana communities.

Through collaborative conservation projects, rancher education events, and local community outreach the plan is to build capacity along the "HI line" a railroad in montana in order accelerate the delivery of conservation to private lands.