**Wetlands Reserve Program**

The Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) is the Nation's premier wetlands
restoration program. It is a voluntary program that offers landowners
the means and the opportunity to protect, restore, and enhance wetlands
on their property. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
(NRCS) manages the program as well as provides technical and financial
support to help landowners that participate in WRP.

Program objectives are: 1) to purchase conservation easements from, or
enter into cost-share agreements with willing owners of eligible land,
2) help eligible landowners, protect, restore, and enhance the original
hydrology, native vegetation, and natural topography of eligible lands,
3) restore and protect the functions and values of wetlands in the
agricultural landscape, 4) help achieve the national goal of no net loss
of wetlands, and to improve the general environment of the country.

The emphasis of the WRP program is to protect, restore and enhance the
functions and values of wetland ecosystems to attain: 1) first and
foremost, habitat for migratory birds and wetland dependent wildlife,
including threatened and endangered species, 2) protection and
improvement of water quality, 3) lessen water flows due to flooding, 4)
recharge of ground water, 5) protection and enhancement of open space
and aesthetic quality, 6) protection of native flora and fauna
contributing to the Nation's natural heritage and 7) contribute to
educational and scholarship.

Additional information:

Indiana Question & Answer sheet (document attached)

Indiana 2002 WRP Summary (document attached)

Indiana WRP- FEP Acres Map (document attached)

Step-by-step application information (document attached)

Indiana WRP Photo Gallery (not available)

## Using Micro and Macrotopography in Wetland Restoration-Indiana Biology Technical Note No. 1 (separate document)

Policy (<http://policy.nrcs.usda.gov/scripts/lpsiis.dll/M/M_440_514.htm>
) EXIT IN NRCS

Additional Indiana WRP maps, photography, and success stories
(<http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/wrp/states/in.html>) EXIT IN NRCS

Forms Needed:

Indiana WRP Ranking Worksheet (document attached)

AD-1153 Application for Long-term Contracted Assistance through the WRP
Program (<http://forms.sc.egov.usda.gov/eforms/Forms/AD1153.pdf> ) EXIT
IN NRCS

AD-1154 Long-Term Agreement
(<http://forms.sc.egov.usda.gov/eforms/Forms/AD1154.pdf> ) EXIT IN NRCS

AD-1154 Attachment A General Provisions
(<http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/wrp/AD1154_WRP_General_Prov.pdf> )
EXIT IN NRCS

AD-1154 Attachment B WRP Special Provisions
(<http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/wrp/AD1154A_WRP_SPEC_PROV.pdf> )
EXIT IN NRCS

AD-1161 Application for Payment
(<http://forms.sc.egov.usda.gov/eforms/Forms/AD1161.pdf> ) EXIT IN NRCS

AD-1157 Option Agreement to Purchase
(<http://forms.sc.egov.usda.gov/eforms/Forms/AD1157.pdf> ) EXIT IN NRCS

AD-1157A Option Agreement to Purchase, Amendment 1
(<http://forms.sc.egov.usda.gov/eforms/Forms/AD1157A.pdf> ) EXIT IN NRCS

AD-1158 Subordination Agreement and Limited Lien Waiver
(<http://forms.sc.egov.usda.gov/eforms/Forms/AD1158.pdf> ) EXIT IN NRCS

AD-1159 Notification of Intent to Continue
(<http://forms.sc.egov.usda.gov/eforms/Forms/AD1159.pdf> ) EXIT IN NRCS

NRCS CPA 38 Request for Certified Wetland Determination
(<http://forms.sc.egov.usda.gov/eforms/Forms/NRCSCPA0038.pdf> ) EXIT IN
NRCS

CCC1255 Warranty Easement Deed for Permanent Easement
(<http://forms.sc.egov.usda.gov/eforms/Forms/CCC1255.pdf> ) EXIT IN NRCS

CCC1255A Warranty Easement Deed for 30-Year Easements
(<http://forms.sc.egov.usda.gov/eforms/Forms/CCC1255A.pdf> ) EXIT IN
NRCS

# **WETLANDS RESERVE PROGRAM** 

# **INDIANA - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS**

**Q-1. How can I get involved in WRP?**

Check with your local USDA Service Center or Conservation District to
sign up. NRCS, with input from FWS and State wildlife agencies, will
determine if the acres you offer are eligible for the program.
Landowners with high priority acres -- based on competitive selection --
will receive an offer.

**Q-2. How much will I get for my land?**

The program offers landowners three options: permanent easements,
30-year easements, and restoration cost-share agreements of a minimum
10-year duration.

***Permanent Easement*.** This is a conservation easement in perpetuity.
Easement payment will be the lesser of: the agricultural value of the
land, an established payment cap, or an amount offered by the landowner.
In addition to paying for the easement, USDA pays 100 percent of the
costs of restoring the wetland. The maximum payment cap for Indiana is
\$2,000 on permanent easements.

***30-Year Easement.*** This is a conservation easement lasting 30
years. Easement payments are 75 percent of what would be paid for a
permanent easement. USDA also pays 75 percent of restoration costs. The
maximum payment cap for 30-year easements is \$1500.

***Restoration Cost-Share Agreement*.** This is an agreement (generally
for a minimum of 10 years in duration) to re-establish degraded or lost
wetland habitat. USDA pays 75 percent of the cost of the restoration
activity. This does not place an easement on the property. The landowner
provides the restoration site without reimbursement.

**Q-3. What can I do with my land once it is in WRP?**

The plan you developed with NRCS identifies the activities necessary to
restore, enhance, protect, maintain, and manage the wetland. The
restoration plan is dynamic and will change over the years as resource
needs are evaluated. You continue to control access to the land\--and
may lease the land---for hunting, fishing, and other undeveloped
recreational activities. At any time, a landowner may request that
additional activities be evaluated to determine if they are compatible
uses for the site. Compatible uses are allowed if they are fully
consistent with the protection and enhancement of the wetland.

**Q-4. How much land will I be able to enroll?**

Once your eligibility has been determined, we will discuss with you the
eligible wetland and surrounding area necessary to restore and sustain
the ecosystem. Ideally a mix of wetland and upland acres is desired to
meet the needs of the wildlife community and other objectives such as
water quality, flood reduction, and groundwater recharge. Up to a 1:1
ratio of eligible land to other land can be enrolled.

**Q-5. Do I need to hire a closing agent, appraiser, surveyor, or
lawyer?**

Before an easement is recorded, NRCS will arrange for closing services
to conduct title searches, acquire title insurance, and perform any
other activities necessary to clear the title and complete the easement.
The landowner will hire the surveyor and be reimbursed for surveying
costs.

**Q-6. Will I still have to pay taxes on the easement area?**

Yes. The amount of taxes you pay on the easement area is determined by
the local taxing authority. Landowners should seek this information
before entering the WRP.

**Q-7. What can I do about reducing the local property tax when I enroll
land in WRP?**

This is a local or State decision and NRCS has no authority regarding
property or other tax issues. However, we can provide written
documentation of the easement to help the landowner discuss this issue
with a tax consultant.

**Q-8. Are there minimum and maximum acreage requirements?**

Permanent and 30-year easements have a five acre minimum size.
Restoration cost-share agreements have a one-acre minimum size. There is
no maximum acreage cap.

**Q-9. What type(s) of practices will be installed on my land?**

The program is a wetland program, therefore, the emphasis will be to try
and restore as much of the original hydrology as possible. Practices
such as tile cuts, ditch plugs, low level dikes and macro-topography
(shallow excavation) can be used. Vegetative practices include tree
planting, warm season and cool season grass plantings. Vegetative
practices are done to maximize wildlife benefits.

**Q-10. Can I sell my property after it is enrolled in WRP?**

Yes, property can be sold. The easement does stay with the property.

**Q-11. Can timber harvest be done on WRP?**

Requests for timber harvest have to be authorized by the State
Conservationist using the compatible use process.

**Q-12. Can ponds be developed on WRP easements?**

Program emphasis is on developing wetland habitat for migratory
waterfowl. Wetland habitat would typically be areas having saturated
soil up to 2-3 feet of shallow water. Ponds are not developed in the WRP
Program.

**Q-13. What are my chances of getting funded for WRP?**

WRP is under a continuous sign up. Applications are taken, and NRCS and
USFWS personnel review the sites. A variety of factors are evaluated.
Those sites with the highest ranking are funded. Indiana has typically
received 3 to 5 million dollars per year to fund applications. This
funding allows NRCS to fund approximately 30% of eligible applications.
Unfunded applications are retained in a database and funded as
applicants cancel or additional funds become available.

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+--------------------+---+---------------------------+---------------------+

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Indiana WRP Dollars and Contracts**                                 |
|                                                                       |
| **Fiscal Year 2002 Cumulative Total (94-02)**                         |
|                                                                       |
| **Congressional Obligated Number of Obligated Number of**             |
|                                                                       |
| **Districts Dollars Contracts Dollars Contracts**                     |
|                                                                       |
| District 1 1,173,471.00 3 3,761,149.00 9                              |
|                                                                       |
| District 2 4,104,375.00 4 5,397,160.00 30                             |
|                                                                       |
| District 3 532,500.00 5 1,534,587.00 35                               |
|                                                                       |
| District 4 149,315.00 2 518,184.00 5                                  |
|                                                                       |
| District 5 - - 1,185,332.00 10                                        |
|                                                                       |
| District 6 - - - -                                                    |
|                                                                       |
| District 7 - - 16,275.00 1                                            |
|                                                                       |
| District 8 3,981,918.00 7 23,140,818.00 117                           |
|                                                                       |
| District 9 377,550.00 4 3,381,209.00 54                               |
|                                                                       |
| **State Totals 10,319,129.00 25 38,934,714.00 261**                   |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
|                                                                       |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Indiana WRP Request Backlog-Dollars and Number of Applications**    |
|                                                                       |
| **As of February 20, 2003**                                           |
|                                                                       |
| **Congressional Requested Number of**                                 |
|                                                                       |
| **Districts Dollars Applications**                                    |
|                                                                       |
| District 1 972,500.00 6                                               |
|                                                                       |
| District 2 1,205,400.00 16                                            |
|                                                                       |
| District 3 1,983,915.00 20                                            |
|                                                                       |
| District 4 236,800.00 2                                               |
|                                                                       |
| District 5 - -                                                        |
|                                                                       |
| District 6 304,310.00 4                                               |
|                                                                       |
| District 7 58,200.00 1                                                |
|                                                                       |
| District 8 5,545,375.00 39                                            |
|                                                                       |
| District 9 1,439,100.00 17                                            |
|                                                                       |
| **State Totals 11,745,600.00 105**                                    |
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| The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in |
| all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national |
| origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual     |
| orientation, or marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases   |
| apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require         |
| alternative means for communication of program information (Braille,  |
| large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at  |
| (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).                                       |
|                                                                       |
| To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office   |
| of Civil Rights, Room 326W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence   |
| Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice   |
| and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.         |
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# **Step-by-step Application Information**

The following provides a general account of the steps necessary for a
landowner to complete in order to enroll into the WRP program and record
a WRP easement.

1.  Landowner contacts the local NRCS field office to determine
    eligibility of the site.

2.  Site determined to be eligible landowner makes application with
    local NRCS office using **Application for Long Term Assistance Form
    AD-1153**.

3.  Site is ranked by NRCS, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Indiana
    Department of Natural Resources personnel. Landowner is encouraged
    to attend and provide input during the ranking process. **Indiana
    WRP Ranking Form** is used.

4.  Ranking packet is submitted by the local NRCS office to the WRP
    Coordinator. Ranked sites are put on statewide ranking list.
    Available funds are used to fund as many of the ranked sites as
    possible.

5.  Letter of Tentative Acceptance along with **Notification of Intent
    to Continue Form** **AD-1159** is sent to landowner indicating that
    the site has been funded and requesting their confirmation on
    continuing on with the WRP program. **Landowner has 15 calendar days
    to respond.**

6.  Appraisal is ordered by NRCS

7.  Once NRCS has appraisal back-**Option to Purchase Agreement (offer)
    Form AD-1157** is sent to landowner based on appraisal or State
    Maximum Cap whichever is lower. **Landowner has 15 calendar days to
    reply**.

8.  NRCS requests title commitment on property.

9.  Landowner requests survey to be completed providing legal
    description of the easement area.

10. Title commitment and survey submitted to WRP Coordinator and
    forwarded on to Office of General Counsel for review. Landowner
    responsible for providing clear title on the easement area.

11. Closing materials submitted to closing agent (title company) for
    recording of easement.

12. Landowner develops final restoration plan for the easement area with
    the local NRCS office.

13. Closing agent records **Warranty Easement Deed Form CCC-1255** with
    landowner. Easement payment is made by closing agent to landowner.

14. Landowner can crop property within the fiscal year (October through
    September) that an easement is recorded. For example, easement is
    recorded in November 2002-the landowner could plant a spring crop in
    May of 2003 and harvest the crop.

15. Restoration plan practices should begin to be implemented within one
    year of recording the Warranty Easement Deed.

16. Site should be restored within three years of recording the
    easement.

# **WETLANDS RESERVE PROGRAM**

**INDIANA**

## PRELIMINARY PLAN AND RANKING FORM

**(Revised June 2000)**

COUNTY: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
DATE: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

NAME: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ FARM
NO: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

ADDRESS: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
TRACT NO: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

TYPE OF EASEMENT: (check one) TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: (check one)

Permanent: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Private: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

30 Year: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Organization: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Restoration Only: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Government: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

PORTION OF TRACT ENTERED INTO WRP EASEMENT: (check one)

Whole Tract: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Portion of Tract: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

#### 

1\. LOCATION SCORE **Max 10 pts**. \_\_\_\_\_\_ pts.

2\. WILDLIFE SCORE **Max 40 pts.** \_\_\_\_\_\_ pts

3\. HYDROLOGY SCORE **Max 90 pts.** \_\_\_\_\_\_ pts.

4\. VEGETATION SCORE **Max 15 pts.** \_\_\_\_\_\_ pts.

5\. OPERATION & MAINTENANCE SCORE **Max 10 pts**. \_\_\_\_\_\_ pts.

6\. GEOGRAPHIC SCORE **Max 25 pts**. \_\_\_\_\_\_ pts.

7\. EASEMENT COST FACTOR **Max 30 pts**. \_\_\_\_\_\_ pts.

8\. CROPPING HISTORY **Max 30 pts**. \_\_\_\_\_\_ pts.

**TOTAL SCORE: Max 250 pts. \_\_\_\_\_\_ pts.**

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Landowner -- Signature Date FWS -- Signature Date

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

NRCS -- Signature Date

LOCATION: Section \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Latitude
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Township \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Longitude \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Range \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ HUA \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Quad \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ (14 digit code)

EASEMENT AREA:

ELIGIBLE ACRES OTHER ELIGIBLE ACRES

PC: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Natural Wetlands: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

FW: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Adjacent Uplands: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Riparian: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Riparian: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

CRP: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ CRP: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Other: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Other: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

####### Subtotal: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Subtotal: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

######## TOTAL EASEMENT AREA: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**DONATED ACRES**: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ (Land donated by landowner in
which they will not receive an easement payment)

Cowardin Classification for "ELIGIBLE ACRES": Before: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
After: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

How will the "OTHER ELIGIBLE ACRES" contribute to the functions and
values of the wetland to be restored?
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

If the easement area is being enrolled as a riparian corridor, is the
area dependent upon the acceptance of other "ASSOCIATED CONTRACTS"? YES
\_\_\_\_\_\_ NO \_\_\_\_\_\_

If yes, list application number(s):
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**(Circle and record the appropriate point value)**

1.  **[LOCATION]{.underline}**

Contiguous with a permanently protected area 10 pts.

Within 0.0 -- 0.5 mile of a permanently protected area 8 pts.

Within 0.5 -- 2.5 miles of a permanently protected area 6 pts.

Within 2.5 -- 5.0 miles of a permanently protected area 4 pts.

Greater than 5 miles from a permanently protected area 2 pts.

**LOCATION SCORE:\_\_\_\_\_\_ pts.**

2.  **[WILDLIFE]{.underline}**

A. Federally or State listed threatened, endangered or conservation
agreement species located on or adjacent to the site 20 pts.

B. Forested sites: Site would significantly reduce habitat fragmentation
5 pts.

Emergent sites: Site contributes to a wetland complex 5 pts.

C. Forested sites: Site is greater than 100 acres 15 pts.

> Site is between 75 -- 100 acres 12 pts.
>
> Site is between 50 -- 74 acres 8 pts.
>
> Site is between 25 -- 49 acres 4 pts.
>
> Site is less than 25 acres 2 pts.
>
> **OR**
>
> Emergent sites: Site is greater than 50 acres 15 pts.
>
> Site is between 30 -- 49 acres 12 pts.
>
> Site is between 15 -- 29 acres 8 pts.
>
> Site is between 10 -- 14 acres 4 pts.
>
> Site is less than 10 acres 2 pts.
>
> **NOTE:** Add parts A, B, and C above to calculate the Wildlife Score.
>
> WILDLIFE SCORE:\_\_\_\_\_\_pts.

3.  **[HYDROLOGY RESTORATION POTENTIAL]{.underline}**

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A.  PERCENT OF TOTAL AREA THAT IS SUITED FOR HYDROLOGY RESTORATION

50% or greater of the total easement area is restorable 45 pts.

30 -- 49% of the total easement area is restorable 35 pts.

20 -- 29 % of the total easement area is restorable 25 pts.

10 -- 19 % of the total easement area is restorable 10 pts.

Less than 10% of the total easement area is restorable 0 pts.

B.  PERCENT OF ORIGINAL HYDROLOGY THAT IS RESTORABLE

75 % or greater of the site's original hydrology is restorable 45 pts.

50 % to 74 % of the site's original hydrology is restorable 35 pts.

25 % to 49 % of the site's original hydrology is restorable 25 pts.

Less than 25% of the site's original hydrology is restorable 10 pts.

> **NOTE:** On sites where original hydrology is present and where only
> vegetation restoration is required, the maximum point value will be
> used. This situation would typically apply to floodplain areas.
>
> Add parts A, and B above to calculate the Hydrology Score.

HYDROLOGY SCORE: \_\_\_\_\_\_pts.

4.  **[VEGETATION RESTORATION POTENTIAL]{.underline}**

POTHOLE SITES:

75% or greater of the site's original vegetation is restorable 15 pts.

50% to 74% of the site's original vegetation is restorable 10 pts.

25% to 49% of the site's original vegetation is restorable 5 pts.

Less than 25% of the site's original vegetation is restorable 2 pts.

FOREST SITES:

50% of the site would be planted to a mixture of hard mast producing
trees 15 pts.

25% to 49% of the site would be planted to a mixture of hard mast
producing trees 10 pts.

Less than 25% of the site would be planted to a mixture of hard mast
producing trees 5 pts.

The area would be allowed to naturally regenerate 0 pts.

**NOTE:** Areas where the planning team determines that tree planting is
not practical due to flooding or excessive wetness, and will naturally
regenerate (typically, floodplain sites), will receive the maximum
number of points.

**VEGETATION SCORE: \_\_\_\_\_ pts.**

5.  **[OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE]{.underline}**

Minimal or no management of restored site will be required to maintain
the original wetland conditions. Only normal oversight, clean-up, and
protection activities are required 10 pts.

Infrequent maintenance is required to maintain the wetland conditions. A
greater than 10 year cycle is required for (a) repair and replacement of
water control structures, or (b) noxious (or exotic) weed control 8 pts.

Long-term, intensive management is required to maintain or mimic the
original wetland conditions. Management requires (a) seasonal
manipulation of water control structures, (b) vegetation management with
fire or disking on less than a 10-year cycle, or (c) repair or
replacement of dikes on less than a 10-year cycle 3 pts.

> **OPERATION & MAINTENANCE SCORE: \_\_\_\_\_\_ pts.**

**NOTE:** If an organization is willing to sign an agreement to maintain
a management system for the landowner, the maximum number of points (10)
will be given regardless of the intensity of management required.

6.  **[GEOGRAPHICAL FOCUS REGIONS]{.underline}**

See attached list of FOCUS REGIONS and the PRIORITY AREAS within each
region.

FOCUS REGIONS

#####  Regions I & II weighting factor = 5

###### Regions III weighting factor = 4

# \*Region IV weighting factor = 2

PRIORITY AREAS

Priority 1 5 pts.

Priority 2 4 pts.

Priority 3 3 pts.

Priority 4 2 pts.

\*REGION IV ONLY:

All sites have a Priority 3 ranking 3 pts.

Sites which have a combined score of 135 points or greater for

Ranking Factors 1 thru 4, receive 10 additional points 10 pts.

**GEOGRAPHIC SCORE:**

**\_\_\_\_ (focus region) x \_\_\_\_ (priority area)\] + \_\_\_\_ (add'l
pts. - Region IV only) = \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ pts.**

7.  **[EASEMENT COST FACTOR (weighting factor of 2)]{.underline}**

\[(1500 -- \*easement cost per acre) -- (total restoration cost/total
easement acres)\]/100

**NOTE:** Please show work.

**EASEMENT COST FACTOR SCORE: \_\_\_\_\_\_ x 2 = \_\_\_\_\_\_ pts.**

**(Round to nearest .1)**

\*For easement cost per acre use bid amount or \$1000.00 per acre
whichever is lower.

8.  **[NUMBER OF YEARS SINCE LAST CROPPING OR FORAGE]{.underline}**

0 -- 5 years 30 pts.

5 to 10 years 5 pts.

Greater than 10 years 1 pt.

**CROPPING HISTORY SCORE: \_\_\_\_\_\_ pts.**

LANDOWNER'S OBJECTIVES:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

The following will be included with the application package:

1.  **RESTORATION COST ESTIMATE:**

2.  **APPLICATION CHECKLIST:**

3.  **SUPPLEMENTAL PRACTICES:** List practices which will be applied to
    enhance the restoration area (i.e. boardwalks, wood duck boxes,
    signs, etc.)

4.  **RESTORATION PLAN MAP:** Before Restoration; After Restoration

5.  **ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:**

**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

6.  **LANDOWNER'S BID (Attach bid if applicable):**

**SEND COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE TO:**

**Gerald Roach, Wetlands Reserve Program Coordinator**

**Natural Resources Conservation Service**

**656 S. Boatman Road, Suite 3**

######### Scottsburg, IN 47170

**Phone: (812) 752-2269**

**FAX: (812) 752-7066**