New NRCS–Forest Service Partnership Includes Source Water Protection Related Projects

The new NRCS–Forest Service partnership – the Chiefs’ Joint Landscape Restoration Partnership – will invest over $30 million in financial and technical assistance. The 13 projects announced in 12 states focus on wildfire mitigation/risk reduction, wildlife habitat, and protection of water quality/supply. Drinking water source protection is mentioned for 4 states (MN, MT, NH, WVA), but many of the projects may also have source protection benefits. The news release provides more details and is available on the USDA website. The agencies are reviewing additional sites for future collaboration and will continue to capitalize on NRCS and Forest Service overlying priorities and programs.