Conservation CREP aims to improve quality and Not specified 3:1 from state; 1:1 from Private landowners Reserve wildlife habitat by offering rental farm service agency Enhancement payments to farmers who voluntarily (expenses for implementing Program () restore riparian buffers, filter strips, and best management practices, wetlands using approved conservation such as fencing or practices. Another CREP goal is to alternative watering establish 8,000 acres of perpetual systems). conservation or open space easements statewide. State cost-share payments are administered through local Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) offices. May include permanent easements.
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program () CREP aims to improve quality and wildlife habitat by offering rental payments to farmers who voluntarily restore riparian buffers, filter strips, and wetlands using approved conservation practices. Another CREP goal is to establish 8,000 acres of perpetual conservation or open space easements statewide. State cost-share payments are administered through local Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) offices. May include permanent easements. Not specified 3:1 from state; 1:1 from farm service agency (expenses for implementing best management practices, such as fencing or alternative watering systems). Private landowners
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