Land and Water Resource Management Plan Implementation
Land Use |
Cropland, grazing land, recreational land, forestland |
Focus |
Cost-share program |
Resource Concern |
Soil erosion, Water quality |
Purpose |
The environmental purpose is to reduce soil erosion, reduce hazards to groundwater, reduce manure runoff and management nutrient levels on cropland. |
Landowner Benefits |
The landowner can benefit from up to 70% cost-share reimbursement for best management practices installation. Technical assistance with installation is also provided. |
Description |
The program is administered by the County Soil and Water Conservation Department. A limited amount of funding is available annually. Landowners must apply with the Department. The program is also utilized by the Department to help enforce environmental ordinances. |
Practices |
Well decommissioning, manure storage closure, nutrient management, barnyard runoff control, rotational grazing, and stream bank protection. |
Costs to Landowner |
Landowners will pay for at minimum 30% of the cost of installing best management practices. |
Eligibility |
The project must be a high priority area in the County. |
Contract |
The practice must be maintained for 10 years. |
Other Notes |
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Landowner Initiation |
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