May be part of grazing systems. A negotiable agreement of 10 years. Water control structures provided. Agreement length of 10 years or negotiable. A perpetual easement to protect the wetland from burning, draining, or filling.
Payment is based on an appraisal of the property, wetland complex and total wetland acres protected.
Landowner may still graze, hay or farm these wetlands when naturally dry. Annual payments to landowners with wetlands and adjacent upland cover. Contracts currently limited to the Devils Lake basin. Ten-year agreement with option to renew. Natural ResourcesConservation Service Nesting Structures Waterfowl nesting structures including culverts, fiberglass baskets and wood duck boxes are available to cooperators who maintain them.