NRCS approves federal funding for Elkhorn Ranch; county, state and private matches in place

Jul 7, 2025

County staff reported that an NRCS application for Elkhorn Ranch was approved and federally funded (nearly $2 million). The county previously committed $1.25 million by resolution and received ~ $250,000 from the Lee Ray McAllister Fund; staff described due diligence and next steps for a multi‑party conservation easement.

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County staff updated the Cache County Open Space Advisory Committee on the status of a conservation project for Elkhorn Ranch, saying a National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) application has completed state and federal review and is approved for federal funding. The presenter stated the NRCS commitment remains in place and has not been rescinded.

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