Conservation technical assistance to provide advance strategic plans, partnerships, and tools for grazing lands resiliency

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded a Cooperative Agreement totaling $998,405 to the California Rangeland Conservation Coalition on July 29, 2025, under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902). This agreement, which extends through February 28, 2029, funds conservation technical assistance to advance strategic plans, partnerships, and tools for grazing lands resiliency in California. The awardee will deliver one-on-one conservation planning, technical assistance services, and support for implementing sustainable land management practices tailored to rangeland operators and land stewards.

The funded initiative supports the NRCS's broader mission to provide conservation technical assistance through locally-based professional conservationists. Expected deliverables include advance strategic planning for grazing lands management, development and strengthening of conservation partnerships, and deployment of tools and technologies that enhance rangeland resilience. These services align with the program's focus on addressing critical natural resource concerns including soil erosion, water quality, ecosystem sustainability, and climate-smart agriculture practices. The four-year performance period allows the Coalition to build conservation delivery capacity and implement proven conservation technologies across California's diverse rangeland systems.