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Warwick, RI – Jan. 27, 2026 – NRCS encourages farmers and forestland owners to sign up for conservation assistance as part of the Rhode Island Statewide Natural Systems Demonstration Project through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP).
RCPP is a voluntary program that provides financial and technical assistance to farmers and forestland owners to address natural resource concerns through an array of conservation practices. This demonstration project has two focus areas:
- Northern Rhode Island (Providence County) – Funding will be used to implement a suite of natural systems-based approaches including green infrastructure improvements, riparian buffers, and stream corridor restoration to protect water quality in the Scituate Reservoir Watershed.
- Southern Rhode Island (Kent and Washington counties) – Funding be used to implement a suite of natural system-based approaches including green infrastructure to protect water quality in Winnapaug Pond Watershed, Westerly (a coastal saltwater pond).
RCPP encourages partner organizations to join in efforts with farmers to increase the restoration and sustainable use of soil, water, wildlife and related natural resources on regional or watershed scales. Partners leverage RCPP funding in project areas and report on the benefits achieved.
NRCS is a federal agency that works hand-in-hand with conservation districts and the people of Rhode Island to improve and protect soil, water, and other natural resources.
For more information, contact your local conservation district or NRCS field office, visit nrcs.usda.gov/RI, or contact Rhode Island NRCS Easements Program Manager, Marina Capraro, at 401-527-5147 or [email protected].
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