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Agriculture and Water Quality Where Are We?And Where Are We Going?Dan D.LawsonBranch Chief,Conservation and Watershed Planning,NRCS Its The Water WorkshopSeptember 13-15,2019Hannibal,Missouri1MissionThe Natural Resources Conservation Service provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve,maintain,and improve our natural resources and environment.2Where Are We?3Staffing11,804 permanent full-time employees93%at the state level or below2,536 field offices4FY-2019 Funding(Dollars in thousands)Discretionary Funds 1,241,662Mandatory Funds 1,955,496NRCS Reimbursables 70,467TOTAL$3,267,6255FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS6Environmental Challenges-AgricultureWater quality(nutrients,sediment,pathogens,etc.)Water quantity(too little or too much)Air quality(odor,particulates,etc.),greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sequestrationInvasive SpeciesEnergy production and conservationUrban/rural interface7USDA Policy“Food and Agricultural Policy:Taking Stock for the New Century”(September 2019)A portfolio approach:Land retirementStewardshipConservation complianceRegulatory assistance“carefully designedeach where most appropriate.”8Types of Conservation Programs in the 2019 Farm Bill“Conservation Portfolio”Technical AssistanceEasement ProgramsCost-Share ProgramsStewardship ProgramGrants for Innovation9Highlights Implementation of the Conservation Title through Conservation Programs21 major rules completedNational and local priorities establishedNew approaches implementedConservation Security ProgramGrant Programs(CIG,Biomass)Technical Service ProvidersProgram management performance incentives initiated(EQIP)Program delivery costs reducedNRCS reorganized for efficiency/effectiveness10Highlights Science,Technology&Management AdvancementsProducer self-assessment tool(CSP)ProTracts for contract management(EQIP,CSP,WHIP,AMA)Management intensity(EQIP and CSP enhancements)Soil Conditioning index(CSP)Conservation Effects Assessment ProjectConservation planning sign-up pilot project11Environmental Quality Incentives Program(EQIP)The conservation cost-share“work horse”in the NRCS tool boxApproximately$1 billion in 2019Typically a 50-75%cost-share ratePractices and rates determined on state level with local input12EQIP National Conservation PrioritiesReduction of non-point source pollutants,reduction of groundwater contamination,and conservation of ground and surface water resourcesReduction of emissions that contribute to air quality impairmentReduction in soil erosion and sedimentation from unacceptable levels on agricultural landsPromotion of at-risk species habitat conservation13EQIP FY-2019 Applications&Contracts14EQIP FY-2019 Cost-Share Payments by Natural Resource Concerns1516Stewardship ProgramConservation Security Program17CSP:A Three-Tiered ProgramI.Protect soil and water quality on part of your operationII.Protect soil and water quality on all of your operationIII.(Plus:Agree to address one other resource concern)III.Protect all natural resources on all of your operation(Plus:Agree to additional activities)182019&2019 CSP Watersheds19CSP Implementation:FY-2019First available in 2019 in 18 watersheds,2019 in 22012,700 participants/contracts9.0 million acres enrolled$202 million available;$11,500/yr/average contract51%in Tier I28%in Tier II21%in Tier III20CSP Implementation:FY-2019States provided input to Chief on watershed priorities for 2019 on June 15,2019Chief reviewed 2019 watershed selection proposals and made a recommendation on August 25th to USDAUSDA announced 110 watersheds for FY 2019Watersheds represent 137,000 eligible farms and ranches covering 50 million acres Sign-up period will take place early in FY 201921CRP Contract Expiration22Planned CRP ActivitiesUSDA will issue a policy on contract extensions/re-enrollments by end of FY-2019(General CRP)USDA will issue a policy on re-enrollment of Continuous CRP and CREP by end of FY-2019USDA may postpone this years Fall General Sign-up until early in calendar year 2019USDA is continuing to look at tasks/activities to streamline(all provisions of CRP)23CEAP Watershed Assessment Studies 201924 Where Are We Going?25NEXT FARM BILL(Per Chief Bruce Knight)Even more emphasis on:Even more emphasis on:Working lands(conservation and economic sustainability)IncentivesVoluntary efforts to negate need for additional regulationEfficient program administrationMeasurable resultsMeeting water quality/quantity,wetlands,and forest health objectives26Preparation for Next Farm BillProgrammatic streamlining and efficiency/effectiveness improvementsConservation planning and technical assistance streamliningConservation program reform and assessmentMaximizing performance of existing programs and contracts27Preparation for Next Farm BillProgrammatic Streamlining and Efficiency/Effectiveness Improvements1 policy manual,1 set of procedures,1 set of forms,etc.for cost-share and easement programs,respectivelyProTracts Phase II easement programsTechnical assistance efficiency measures for each programNational priorities for all programs to create greater programmatic synergy/eliminate duplicationProgram management performance incentive for each programAutomated application evaluation and ranking template for EQIP and WHIP28Preparation for Next Farm BillConservation Planning and Technical Assistance StreamliningImprovement/expansion of CSP producer self-assessment model for all conservation planningStandard template in Customer Service Toolkit(CST)for development of CNMPsFull use of FSAs digitized common land units for conservation planning in CSTFSAs adoption of NRCSs recommendations on streamlining NRCS technical assistance with CRP29Preparation for Next Farm BillConservation Program Reform and AssessmentCompleting“Reform and Assessment of Conservation Programs”provision of 2019 Farm BillConsidering and evaluating improvements to discretionary programs(Small Watershed Program;RC&D Program)30Preparation for Next Farm BillMaximizing Performance of Existing Programs and ContractsComplete unfinished work in prior year contractsBenefit as many producers as possibleBuy as much conservation as we canHelp livestock sector comply with regulationsDemonstrate accountability for funding(OMB PART)31Program Assessment Rating Tool Scores for NRCS ProgramsProgramScoreRatingYearCTA59Results Not Demonstrated2019Soil Survey71Moderately Effective2019WHIP60Results Not Demonstrated2019Snow Survey-RePART82Moderately Effective2019FRPP66Results Not Demonstrated2019Plant Materials63Results Not Demonstrated2019NRI69Results Not Demonstrated2019Watershed and Flood Prevention65Adequate2019EWP56Results Not Demonstrated2019EQIP72Moderately Effective2019RC&D41Results Not Demonstrated201932“Stewardship is the daily work of Americas farmers and ranchers.”-Chuck Connor,USDA Deputy Secretary,May 26,2019Secretary Johanns will take the Farm Bill debate to farmers and ranchers throughout the U.S.(Farm Bill Listening Sessions)By late fall 2019,USDA will be able to articulate a common vision for 2019 Farm BillBush Administration Farm Bill proposal is a priority building off input from the ground up332019 Farm Bill ForumsThe Secretary will hold Farm Bill Forums to seek input from Americas farmers,ranchers and rural residents regarding the development of the 2019 Farm BillThe first Farm Bill Forum was held July 7,2019,in Nashville,TennesseeUSDA plans to announce additional sessions as arrangements are confirmed throughout the yearThere probably will be specialized forums on specific issues,such as food assistance and research343536373839FY 04 Progress by NRCS40Nutrient Management AppliedFY 0441Tillage and CroppingResidue Management AppliedFY 0442Water Management Terraces AppliedFY 0443Land Treatment Vegetative StabilizationConservation Cover AppliedFY 0444Riparian Forest Buffers AppliedFY 0445Wetland Wildlife Habitat Management AppliedFY 0446Principal Goals for the Next Four YearsIncrease breadth and enhance quality of cooperative conservation as a driving force in NRCS programsRestructure NRCS program delivery at the watershed level to better integrate a wide range of programs and better coordinate with non-NRCS conservation effortsRealize full implementation and full participation in the 2019 Farm Bill47Agriculture and Water Quality Where Are We?And Where Are We Going?Dan D.LawsonBranch Chief,Conservation and Watershed Planning,NRCS Its The Water WorkshopSeptember 13-15,2019Hannibal,Missouri48谢谢你的阅读v知识就是财富v丰富你的人生docin/sanshengshiyuandoc88/sanshenglu 更多精品资源请访问更多精品资源请访问
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