Science, technology transfer, and communications to improve agricultural and forest productivity enhancing wildlife habitat on working agricultural landscapes in the eastern U.S.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded a $16,728,500.00 Cooperative Agreement to Pheasants Forever, Inc. under the Conservation Stewardship Program (CFDA 10.924). The agreement, with a performance period from Sep 29, 2023 to Sep 30, 2028, will fund science, technology transfer, and communications efforts to improve agricultural and forest productivity while enhancing wildlife habitat on working agricultural landscapes in the Eastern U.S.

As a sub-award under this Cooperative Agreement, Conservation Science Partners, Inc. will provide advanced quantitative analysis and planning services to support the conservation objectives. The sub-award amount and specific tasks are not provided in the information given.

The Conservation Stewardship Program aims to conserve and enhance soil, water, air, and related natural resources on agricultural lands through financial and technical assistance to eligible producers. Cooperative Agreement awards under this program commonly fund activities such as conservation planning, practice implementation, outreach, and training delivered through partnerships with non-profits, universities, tribes, and state/local entities.