Message from the Texas State Conservationist

Dr. Larry D. Butler   

Welcome to the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Texas NRCS Website.  The natural resources of soil, water, air, plants and animals form the cornerstone of our conservation heritage. It is the legacy of our Texas landscape.

NRCS is the federal agency that works with landowners and managers of private lands to conserve natural resources. The owners and managers of private lands, through good stewardship and the voluntary approach to the conservation movement, provide all Texans with multiple environmental benefits such as cleaner water, improved air quality, less soil erosion, better plant and animal health, and a quality environment.

NRCS is known for its people, trained in many and varied natural resource sciences and technologies in numerous technical disciplines.  We will continue our commitment to providing well-trained, highly qualified employees to assist landowners and resource managers implement conservation across the landscape of Texas.

Success lies in the ability to form lasting partnerships. This includes working with individuals, soil and water conservation districts, units of government, conservation organizations, environmental groups, community based organizations, tribes, commodity and producer associations, universities, professional organizations, and other agencies. NRCS will work to build and maintain lasting partnerships to facilitate solving the many issues facing resource management.

A great trust has been placed on NRCS to handle a massive investment in conservation.  We take this seriously.  We will carry out our responsibilities with fairness and openness.  We will be accountable in all our conservation activities and agency roles.  Please take time to share your concerns and tell us how we can work together to provide effective, efficient conservation assistance.