Special Areas Soil Conservation Act of 1980

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Special Areas Soil Conservation Act of 1980 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program for the conservation of soil, water, and related resources in special areas designated pursuant to this Act by providing technical and financial assistance to owners and operators of farm, ranch, and certain other lands. Limits such assistance on State, county, and other public land to those lands that are an integral part of a private farm operating unit and under the control of the private landowners or operators. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into contracts with such owners and operators to assist them to: (1) make changes in their cropping systems to conserve or protect the resources of their lands; and (2) implement soil and water conservation measures needed under such systems and uses. Requires such landowners and operators to furnish the Secretary with a plan outlining conservation operations and land use developed in cooperation with and approved by the soil and water conservation district in which the lands are situated. Sets forth the terms to which landowners and owners must agree and in return for which the Secretary shall agree to share an appropriate portion …