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Driftless Area Conservation Initiative
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Driftless Area Conservation Initiative

IntroducedFebruary 3, 2026
Introduced7 months ago
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
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Why This Matters

The Driftless Area Conservation Initiative Act aims to restore natural landscapes and improve farming practices in the Driftless Area. This helps the environment and supports farmers in using sustainable methods.

If you live or farm in the Driftless Area, you could get financial help to improve your land and water quality.
Who this affects
Farmers · Landowners
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill creates a program to protect and restore land in the Driftless Area of the Midwest.
  2. 2It focuses on reducing soil erosion and improving water quality in streams.
  3. 3Farmers will receive help to use better farming practices that benefit the environment.
  4. 4The program will support partnerships that educate landowners about sustainable agriculture.
  5. 5It allocates $5 million each year from 2027 to 2031 for these efforts.
Read the detailed summary

Driftless Area Landscape Conservation Initiative Act or the DALCI Act This bill reestablishes an initiative within the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to assist farmers in fighting erosion and restoring cold water stream corridors in the Driftless Area of the Midwestern United States. (The Driftless Area is a region in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa that was never covered by glaciers.) USDA must provide assistance to grassroots partnerships to educate landowners and operators on the benefits of climate-smart agriculture, soil health, and holistic grazing.

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IntroducedCurrentFeb 3

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

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