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Federal and State Program Updates

USDA Announces $235 Million Available for Innovative New Conservation Partnerships
Local coalitions can now apply for funding to improve soil health, preserve clean water, combat drought, and protect wildlife habitat.

https://www.landcan.org/newsroom/USDA-Announces-235-Million-Available-for-Innovative-New-Conservation-Partnerships/4173/

Land Conservation News

2018 Farm Bill Breakdown
Following nearly two years of intense debate and several suspenseful months in farm bill limbo, today the President signed the “Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018,” otherwise known as the 2018 Farm Bill

https://www.landcan.org/newsroom/2018-Farm-Bill-Breakdown/4294/

Wildfires' Toll on Agriculture
The Ranch and River fires, together called the Mendocino Complex by Cal Fire, combined to become the largest wildfire in recorded state history

https://www.landcan.org/newsroom/Wildfires-Toll-on-Agriculture/4288/

Sage grouse avoids endangered listing
Wildlife officials announced Tuesday that the greater sage grouse does not need protection as an endangered species.

https://www.landcan.org/newsroom/Sage-grouse-avoids-endangered-listing/4190/

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