There are alternatives available for landowners which provide a source of income and maintain native prairie. Listed below are a number of programs which exist in North Dakota. Please contact the agency or organization for more information on these programs. Some programs may not be available in all regions of the state. North Dakota Wetlands Trust Payment for perpetual agreement which protects prairie from conversion.
Technical assistance is available to landowners.
The Nature Conservancy and North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department Provides cost share for implementation of beneficial grazing systems. Natural Resources Conservation Service Provides technical assistance for grazing management systems. Natural Resources Conservation Service Offers financial and technical help for practices which improve or maintain natural resources such as prairie. Natural Resources Conservation Service Provides assistance for fencing and water developments for grazing systems. Ducks Unlimited Provides annual lease payment for idling prairie or other wildlife habitat.