EPA Signs MOU with USDA NRCS to Collaborate on Agriculture and Water Quality
On January 14, EPA’s Office of Water announced a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The purpose of the MOU is to support voluntary conservation and management of productive agricultural lands to reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve water quality across the country, and to protect drinking water sources. The MOU formalizes the agencies’ commitment to work together and leverage funding from the 2018 Farm Bill, Inflation Reduction Act, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to invest in shared priorities. Through this MOU, the agencies seek to engage with rural and agricultural stakeholders, leverage resources and funding, and share data to measure success. For more information and to read the MOU, visit EPA’s website.
