Why does the Service assist USDA in implementing its conservation programs?
USDA agencies are among our strongest partners in achieving fish and wildlife habitat objectives on private lands. In partnering with USDA, we seek to complement USDA conservation programs. In addition, the 2002 MOU states that, on an ongoing basis, the Department of the Interior (DOI), and thus the Service, will provide data and information to support any DOI concerns to USDA through regular meetings and other means of information exchange. For both reauthorized programs and new programs described in the 2002 Farm Bill, we will communicate with USDA to ensure that inter-agency coordination opportunities are fully utilized and that field staffs are collaborating on developing and implementing projects. Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program funds and technical assistance provided to assist USDA in implementing its conservation programs must be dedicated to meeting Service objectives and must result in demonstrable benefits to Federal trust species. 5.6 For which USDA conservation progr
