Building understanding and capacity for the use of climate projections in conservation planning and implementation

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded a $243,084 Cooperative Agreement to Iowa State University of Science and Technology under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902). The funding supports a 2-year project titled "BUILDING UNDERSTANDING AND CAPACITY FOR THE USE OF CLIMATE PROJECTIONS IN CONSERVATION PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION." The project aims to promote sustainable agriculture practices and help landowners conserve natural resources like soil, water, air, and wildlife habitats through education, outreach, technical guidance, conservation planning, monitoring, and direct implementation of practices and treatments on agricultural lands. The award will enable Iowa State University to deliver services aligned with NRCS priorities such as soil health, water quality, climate-smart agriculture, and equitable program access to landowners, conservation districts, and other stakeholders in the Ames, Iowa area.