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COSAC hears project update: some conservation projects on hold amid NRCS funding uncertainty; staff reductions noted
Summary
Staff reported that some projects remain unfunded while they complete conditions of approval, and that projects tied to NRCS funds may be on hold; a speaker also reported recent staff reductions in related programs.
At the March 3 COSAC meeting, staff reported that several conservation projects remain unfunded while conditions of approval are completed and that projects tied to NRCS funding could be delayed.
A staff member said they had not seen funding flow for certain projects and that conditions remain to be met. They reported that projects funded from other pools (for example, equipment funds for high tunnels and rate beds) are still moving, but that other monies are currently closed or on hold pending federal decisions. The meeting identified the Furman property and a separate Harris project as examples where funding is on hold.
During the same agenda item a speaker noted recent staff departures: "They lost 1 employee in Rich and 4 in Cache," according to the transcript. The committee discussed how staffing and funding uncertainties could slow implementation and asked staff to provide updates to COSAC as conditions change.
No formal action was taken; staff said they would monitor funding pools and report back when projects move forward or new information is available.
