NRCS celebrates 5 million acres enrolled in conservation easements

From Natural Resources Conservation Service

BOZEMAN — Natural Resources Conservation Service and private landowners have partnered to protect more than 5 million acres of wetlands, grasslands and prime farmlands — an area the size of New Jersey.

In Montana, NRCS enrolled 282,091 acres, helping achieve this important conservation milestone.

“The nation’s farmers, ranchers and private landowners are critical to conserving our nation’s natural resources for future generations,” said Tom Watson, NRCS state conservationist in Montana. “We want to celebrate their efforts focus...