Conservation Technical Assistance Program (CTA)

Land Use

Cropland, Grazing land, Recreational land, Forestland

Focus

Technical assistance

Resource Concern

Soil erosion, Water quality, Wildlife habitat, Air quality

Purpose

The environmental purpose is to reduce soil loss from erosion, and address soil water quality, water conservation, air quality, and agricultural waste management problems. It works to improve the quality of fish and wildlife habitat as well as the long-term sustainability of lands.

Landowner Benefits

The landowner benefits from opportunities to maintain and improve private land and its management, implement land management technologies, protect and improve the quality and quantity of water, maintain and improve wildlife and fish habitats, enhance recreational opportunities, maintain and improve the aesthetic character of private land, identify opportunities, encourage diversification, and encourage the use of sustainable agricultural systems.

Description

The Conservation Technical Assistance Program (CTA) is a voluntary program that provides technical assistance supported by technology and tools to help people conserve, maintain, and improve their natural resources. Technical assistance is the help provided by NRCS and its partners to clients to address opportunities, concerns, and problems related to the use of natural resources. This program may serve as a basis for landowners to enter into financial assistance and easement conservation programs provided by other federal, state, or local programs.

Practices

Development of a conservation plan.

Costs to Landowner

None

Eligibility

All owners, managers, and others who have a stake and interest in natural resource management are eligible.

Contract

None

Other Notes

Landowner Initiation

• Contact your local Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)
• Ask about receiving technical assistance.