The report provides well documented methodology for ensuring and assessing partnership success. In addition, a technical note is being developed that will provide NRCS employees with information on some of the most important aspects of successful partnerships. It is scheduled to be available in March. Both the poster and the calendar identify social obstacles and strategies to overcome the obstacles for the Conservation Reserve Program, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, the Wetlands Reserve Program, the Flood Protection Program, and Grazing Lands. The wall calendar was developed to highlight strategies to increase Farm Bill participation by minority groups such as part-time farmers or absentee owners.
Distribution is planned for late winter.
Ken will also provide CED and WAOB with on-site, operational hydrometeorological support during the 1998 water year. This will include operational assessment of the western U.S. snowpack and water supply conditions, in response to the uncertainty created by the El Nino-Southern Oscillation activity in the Eastern Pacific. Other water supply analyses of benefit to both agencies will also be investigated. The center will help private landowners and local and State governments solve water resource problems. Additionally, the center will provide information to field conservationists and landowners on nutrient and pest management plans, animal manure management systems, and other conservation systems to protect water quality.