To collaborate in completing necessary section 106 activities which will result in the protection of cultural resources and acceleration of conservation practice implementation

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded a $105,826 Cooperative Agreement to the Nebraska Historical Society (NHS) to collaborate on necessary Section 106 activities. This funding will result in the protection of cultural resources and acceleration of conservation practice implementation across Nebraska. The five-year award, effective from September 30, 2024 to September 30, 2029, leverages NHS's expertise as the state historic preservation office to support the NRCS's Soil and Water Conservation Program (CFDA 10.902). Key products and services to be delivered under this Cooperative Agreement include conducting archaeological artifact conservation, historic property evaluations, cultural resource protection, and educational programming related to historical preservation. This award builds on NHS's prior experience working with federal agencies to preserve historical materials and advance conservation objectives through collaborative projects.