San Francisco Soil & Water
Conservation District
Promoting stewardship of natural resources in southern Catron County, New Mexico
We provide technical and financial assistance to the citizens of our district for soil improvement, erosion and floodwater control, removal of invasive species, and other conservation efforts.
What's New
Applications are open for the Graze Management and Non-lethal Predator Risk Mitigation RCPP!
This project aims to assist ranchers affected by wolves and other predators.
Producers can apply for funding for this project in the Silver City NRCS office!
To learn more about the project and what's involved, click the button below to download the fact sheet!
Need Help Establishing Eligibility for Assistance from Federal Agencies?
There are many conservation and producer related programs available through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and other federal agencies. Working through the forms required to be eligible for assistance can be daunting. Here is Fact Sheet to help demystify the process.
Most funding comes through participation in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Here's a link for more information.
You can also contact your local Soil & Water Conservation District for help!
Deadline for 2025 EQIP or CSP Applications is October 17th
The deadline for applications to be considered for 2026 funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) or the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is October 17, 2025. For more information on EQIP or CSP, click the button below or contact your local Soil and Water Conservation District.
Healthy Soil Applications are open!
For those interested in applying for a Healthy Soils Grant for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, applications are now open! The deadline for applying is March 20, 2026
San Francisco SWCD can act as your project sponsor! Reach out using contact form or our project interest form to get in contact with us!
Click the button below for more information!
Wild and Scenic River Legislation
New Mexico senators Udall and Heinrich are proposing legislation to include parts of the Gila and San Francisco rivers and tributaries of the San Francisco River under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.
The SFSWCD Board of Supervisors and the Council of Border Conservation Districts oppose this legislation.