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Farm Bill, Programs Update, & Priorities. NRCS Presentation State Technical Committee April 4 th , 2013. Seasonal High Tunnels. New England Cottontail Merrimack Valley. NRCS WLFW Projects within 3km Dispersal Distances of Known NEC Populations.
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Farm Bill, Programs Update, & Priorities NRCS PresentationState Technical CommitteeApril 4th, 2013
NRCS WLFW Projects within 3km Dispersal Distances of Known NEC Populations
Edge of Field Monitoring • Purpose: Monitor Impacts of Conservation Practices on Agricultural Land • Location: NH NWQI area – Oyster, Lower Lamprey, and Squamscott River Watersheds • Funding: 2 million set aside for equipment, setup, monitoring, quality assurance, and reporting • NRCS will provide 75% of costs • Timeframe: 5-9 years, decisions in July 2013