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In October of last year, the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Wyoming allocated $4 million through Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for fire recovery on private lands across the Cowboy State, with a majority of interest from landowners affected by the House Draw Fires, but that funding was pulled by the Trump Administration as a result of DOGE enacted cuts.
The Wyoming delegation and Johnson County Commission Chair Bill Novotny have worked to have that funding reinstated so it may be utilized by families affected by the House Draw Fire.
Chairman Novonty commented on his recent trip to Washington D.C. during an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse.
B. Novotny
Novotny said to ensure that funding is put to use and families receive the relief, double check required paperwork to ensure it is in order and take action.
B. Novotny
The news release referred to by the Johnson County Commission Chair can be found below along with a link to find more information.
CASPER, Wyo., April 2, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is committed to ensuring disaster relief funding is available to producers and ranchers who suffered losses in wildfires across Wyoming in 2024. Beginning March 24, NRCS resumed processing applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for wildfire recovery.
“We met with producers throughout the fall who were affected by the wildfires, and we want to expedite assistance,” State Conservationist for NRCS in Wyoming, Jackie Byam said. “With the demands and urgency of spring grazing upon us, we’re working to meet the needs of those affected by the wildfires through EQIP.”
In October 2024, NRCS in Wyoming allocated $4 million through EQIP for fire recovery on private lands across the state, with a majority of interest from landowners affected by the House Draw Fires.
NRCS accepts applications year-round for EQIP and other conservation programs, and impacted producers can continue to apply for assistance by contacting the NRCS at their local USDA Service Center.
For nearly 90 years, NRCS has helped farmers, ranchers and forestland owners make investments in their operations and local communities to improve the quality of our air, water, soil, and wildlife habitat. NRCS uses the latest science and technology to help keep working lands working, boost agricultural economies, and increase the competitiveness of American agriculture. NRCS provides one-on-one, personalized advice and financial assistance and works with producers to help them reach their goals through voluntary, incentive-based conservation programs.
For more information, visit nrcs.usda.gov.
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Last modified: April 3, 2025