Fill local and regional gaps in CTA and outreach needed to support implementation of conservation practices identified in the lower salinas valley. Will also assist with urban food producers

The Monterey County Resource Conservation District (RCD) has been awarded a $149,999 Cooperative Agreement from the United States Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Soil and Water Conservation Federal Grant Program (CFDA 10.902). The award, effective October 1, 2024, with a completion date of September 30, 2027, will support the RCD in filling local and regional gaps in conservation technical assistance and outreach needed to implement conservation practices in the Lower Salinas Valley. The funding will also assist the RCD in providing services to urban food producers in the region. As a U.S. local government entity specializing in agricultural and environmental conservation, the RCD has a demonstrated track record of delivering comprehensive services through federal grant awards, including invasive species removal, riparian habitat restoration, and climate-smart agricultural initiatives.