"The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides leadership and technical assistance to address natural resource conservation issues on private land.  NRCS employees work to improve and protect natural resources in partnership with Maine's 16 Soil and Water Conservation Districts, federal, state and local agencies, 5 Resource Conservation and Development Councils, farmers, landowners and communities.  The partnership's commitment to conservation provides a solid foundation to a locally-led program delivery system.  The partnership is also committed to a voluntary, incentive-based approach to private land stewardship and conservation treatment."

"The mission of the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Maine is to provide technical assistance to help people conserve, improve and sustain our natural resources"