Development of the Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework (ACPF)

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Development of the Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework (ACPF)

Webinar: Development of the Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework (ACPF) and Use by NRCS for Watershed Planning, January 28, 3:00 p.m. ET

Nutrient and sediment losses from agricultural watersheds have impacts on U.S. aquatic and marine ecosystems. Improving agricultural water quality requires planning and voluntary installation of new conservation practices through producer engagement. To help meet this challenge, ARS scientists in Ames, Iowa, have developed the Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework (ACPF) to provide watershed databases and software tools that can be used to present realistic options for placement of conservation practices that can improve water quality outcomes.

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