A negotiable 10 to 20 year agreement. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Grasslands for Tomorrow Technical and financial assistance available to construct impoundments. May be part of grazing systems. A negotiable agreement of 10 years. Water control structures provided.
Water is held temporarily on land each year.
A perpetual easement to protect the wetland from burning, draining, or filling. A realty expert will provide an estimate of payment based on total wetland acres to be protected and wetland complex on the property. You can still graze, hay or farm these wetlands when dry naturally. Annual payments to landowners with wetlands and adjacent upland cover. Contracts currently limited to the Devils Lake basin.