The funding is being distributed under the Investing in America Agenda. The Department of the Interior will distribute close to $7 million the the Indian Youth Services Corps…
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Interior Department Announces $325 Million for State Conservation Assistance
The distribution was made from the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The Department of the Interior (DOI) the distribution of $325 million for state conservation assistance in all…
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House Committees Debate Funding for Programs in Farm Bill
Divisions arise over federal food benefit programs and “climate-friendly” farming. The next farm spending bill, which is renewed every five years, is due this September. The legislation renews funding…
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U.S. Enters Into Agreement to Support Tribal Salmon Restoration
$200 million allocated over 20 years to three Upper Basin Tribes. The Department of the Interior hosted the ceremonial signing of a historic agreement this month, wherein the…
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Grassland Conservation Reserve Program Signups Open
USDA announces landowners can start registering for the program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that private landowners and agricultural producers can now register for the…
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USDA Announces Funding for Compost and Food Waste Reduction
The Natural Resources Conservation Service is overseeing the program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making $9.5 million available for pilot projects that develop and test strategies for…
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Interior Disburses $21 Billion in Clean Energy Revenue
The energy created on federal lands and oceans funds key programs. The Department of the Interior (DOI) disbursed the $21.53 billion in revenue generated from energy production on…
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USDA Announces New Opportunities to Improve Nutrient Management
Natural Resources Conservation Service focuses on support for U.S. producers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new preservation and climate-conscious plans funded through $19.5 billion allotted under…
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Interior Distributes $252 Million to Oil State Coastal Restorations
Annual funding distributed through oil revenue-sharing model. The Department of the Interior recently distributed $252 million to Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas for coastal conservation projects. These four…
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Interior Announces Funding for Wetland Conservation
The department sets aside $111 million for conservation projects. This past week, the Department of the Interior announced that $111 million in grants and partner funding had been…
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