Soil and Water Conservation : An Overview

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Online

Summary

Provides background on the evolution of issues regarding Federal conservation of soil and water resources, and reviews current major conservation activities concerning the conservation reserve prog...

Provides background on the evolution of issues regarding Federal conservation of soil and water resources, and reviews current major conservation activities concerning the conservation reserve program, environmental quality incentives program, conservation security program, wetlands and agriculture, technical assistance, and other select activities. Discusses conservation programs and provisions in the 2002 farm bill, reviews conservation appropriations, and summarizes House and Senate 2007 farm bill conservation titles.

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