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NEW: The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is accepting Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) applications for Livestock-Predator Interaction Management

Livestock-Predator Interaction Management focuses on areas of known predator presence and proximity to confirmed depredation of livestock. The initiative is focused on reducing conflict between livestock and wolves by utilizing non-lethal deterrents and provide assistance for better management of livestock to reduce interactions with predators. Eligible counties are determined by California Department Fish and Wildlife monitoring and include Butte, Del Norte, Fresno, Humboldt, Lassen, Mendocino, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity and Tulare counties.

How to Apply
For questions regarding eligible practices and the application process, please contact your local NRCS Service Center.

The deadline to apply for these initiatives is May 30, 2025.