Expanding agriculture and conservation programs capacity for urban and peri-urban areas in the treasure valley

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded a Cooperative Agreement totaling $267,000 to the ADA Soil & Water Conservation District on September 12, 2025, under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902). The award funds an initiative to expand agriculture and conservation programs capacity for urban and peri-urban areas in Idaho's Treasure Valley through September 30, 2028. The awardee will deliver conservation technical assistance and capacity-building services to support sustainable land management practices in these targeted geographic areas.

Through this three-year agreement, the ADA Soil & Water Conservation District will provide one-on-one conservation planning, technical assistance, and educational outreach to private landowners, conservation organizations, and other stakeholders within the Treasure Valley region. Services align with the Soil and Water Conservation program's objectives to address critical natural resource concerns including soil erosion, water quality degradation, and ecosystem sustainability through implementation of proven conservation technologies and practices such as erosion control, water management, and climate-smart agriculture.