USDA Awards $26 Million for Conservation, Including Water Quality Trading Programs

摘要

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Aug. 24 announced $26 million in conservation innovation grants, including $7.3 million for developing water quality trading markets nationwide. The 59 grants were given to recipients in 47 states for projects that demonstrate "innovative approaches to improving soil health, increasing pollinator and wildlife habitat, protecting water quality, and producing on-farm energy savings," the Agriculture Department said.