National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI)

National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI) is sponsored by NRCS. Supports projects that improve water quality in impaired watersheds through conservation practices.

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utm_medium=referral As USDA’s premiere water quality initiative, National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI) provides a way to accelerate voluntary, on-farm conservation investments and focused water quality monitoring and assessment resources where they can deliver the greatest benefits for clean water.

Now in its eleventh year, the National Water Quality Initiative is a partnership among NRCS, state water quality agencies and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to identify and address impaired water bodies through voluntary conservation. NRCS provides targeted funding for financial and technical assistance in small watersheds most in need and where farmers can use conservation practices to make a difference.

Conservation systems include practices that promote soil health, reduce erosion and lessen nutrient runoff, such as filter strips, cover crops, reduced tillage and manure management. These practices not only benefit natural resources but enhance agricultural productivity and profitability by improving soil health and optimizing the use of agricultural inputs.

State water quality agencies and other partners contribute additional resources for watershed planning, implementation and outreach. They also provide resources for monitoring efforts that help track water quality improvements over time. Grant Cost Share National https://www.

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gov/programs-initiatives/national-water-quality-initiative#assistance Highly Erodible Land Conservation (HELC) and Wetland Conservation (WC) Certification Conservation Program Application Direct Farm Operating Loan Loan General Equipment Animal Purchase Diversification Marketing Processing Feed Seed Fertilizer Cash Rent Housing Construction Infrastructure Repairs Pest Management Storage Legal & Finance Water Management Waterway Protection Water Quality Conservation Training Immigrants CSA Refinancing Reduced Tillage National Any Environmental Quality Incentives Program ( EQIP ) Natural Resources Conservation Service Grant Cost Share Conservation Cover Crops Forest Management Certified Grassfed Irrigation High Tunnel Certified Organic Air Quality Alternative Energy Soil Health Wildlife & Pollinator Habitat Water Quality Weather Research Landscape Precision Ag Drought Nutrient Management Carbon Capture Fencing Agroforestry Grazing Management Reduced Inputs National Any Farm Storage Facility Loan Program ( FSFL ) Loan Infrastructure Equipment Storage Lighting Delivery Vehicle National Oilseeds Peanuts Pulse Crops Hay Honey Biomass Fruits Vegetables Floriculture Hops Maple Sap Milk Cheese Yogurt Butter Eggs Rye Aquaculture Poultry Livestock Grains A Comprehensive Evaluation of the Impact of Industrial Hemp and Soil Microalgae Consortium as High-Efficiency Carbon Sequestration Model Plants Florida A&M University , U.S. Department of Agriculture Grant Climate-Smart AL FL LA Hemp Water Quality Waterway Protection Water Management Soil Health Conservation Natural Resources Conservation Service Updated September 11, 2025 This information was gathered from public sources.

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