VSWCD Standard Conservation Prog Application Window July 1st through September 30th 2021

Background

On February 22^nd 2016, The Valencia Soil and Water Conservation District (VSWCD) approved implementation of a financial assistance program for preservation of soil and water, and the natural landscapes that protect and enhance the quality and resilience of these critical resources. This program has been established to promote conservation practices which can be used across different landscapes including rural, urban, wildland urban interface (WUI), rangeland, and agricultural lands within the Middle Rio Grande Valley floodplain, uplands, and mesas.

Overview of Programs

Conservation Assistance Programs
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1. The Standard Conservation Projects

Application window: July 1st - September 30th

Project Completion: June 30th following year.

Overview: Any project that conserves or restores water, soil, and wildlife and pollinator habitat resources.

Image: Sublime Pastures, 2019 Awardee

Standard Project Application
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Planning Considerations
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Conservation Practices - U.S. Dept. of Ag Natural Resources Conservation Service Codes Reference
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Conservation Assistance Programs Ranking Sheet

Conservation Assistance Programs Ranking Sheet
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2. Stand Alone Projects

Application Window: Ongoing starting July 1 - June 30

Project Completion: June 30th

Overview: First-come, first-serve funding available for ONLY the following: hoop houses, water harvesting containers, limited number of native plants, water saving toilets, Johnson-Su bioreactors.

Image: Rocket Punch Farm, 2021 Awardee

Stand Alone Project Application
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*At present, the District is honoring selections for native plantings listed in the NM Chapter of the Native Plant Society, linked here: >https://www.npsnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Central-NM-Gardens-2018.pdf