Farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners recognize water as our Nation’s most precious resource. Every day, new producers are stepping up to work hand-in-hand with NRCS to implement systems that conserve water and keep valuable nutrients on the field and out of local waterways.
NRCS offers technical and financial assistance to help producers plan and implement conservation practices that improve water quality and conserve its use.
When water issues arise, they can have long-term and costly impacts to natural resources and production goals. If your land has water issues, you can explore further with the Conservation Concerns Tool on farmers.gov.
Examples of Water Quality Practices
Nutrient Management
Examples of Water Conservation Practices
Additional Conservation at Work videos and conservation practices are available. If you’re interested in assistance with these practices, contact your local NRCS office.
Targeted Initiatives for Water
NRCS uses targeted initiatives to bring partners together and accelerate the benefits of conservation practices, including those focused on water quality and quantity.
Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting Program
As snowpack accumulates each year, NRCS hydrologists measure the snow and estimate the runoff that will occur when it melts using a comprehensive network of monitoring sites.
Nutrient Management
Nutrient Management is the management of nutrients and soil amendments to maximize their economic benefit while minimizing their environmental impact.