USDA award to bolster state wildlife habitat improvement project
Natural Resources Conservation Service to invest $2.85 million PHOENIX — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) will leverage $2.85 million for wildlife habitat improvement projects through the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). Under the 2018 Farm Bill, RCPP uses a partner-driven approach, matching the contributions of partnering organizations dollar-for-dollar to provide for an even bigger impact on the ground. A dozen partners, including the Arizona State Land Department, added significant contributions to leverage RCPP’s investment. Other partners include: Arizona Antelope Federation Arizona Deer Association Arizona…