Program Lead Agency/ Contact Eligibility Resources Addressed What is Offered Participant Obligations MULTIPLE RESOURCES PROGRAMS Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) USDA-NRCS Private land in ag production (cropland, grassland, pastureland & non-industrial forestland) Water quality, soil quality, air quality, erosion, wildlife habitat, managing forest lands Cost-share dollars Develop and follow a conservation plan and assist with practice installation costs Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) USDA-NRCS Private ag land and forested land incidental to an ag operation Restoring wetlands and associated uplands Easement purchase, cost-share dollars for restoration & maintenance activities Develop and follow a restoration and an operation & maintenance plan; if necessary, assist with restoration cost Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) – General and Continuous Signups USDA – FSA FSA determined cropland that has certified cropping history 4 out of 6 base years Restoration of wetlands, grasslands and hardwood tree planting Cost-share, annual rental payments, and annual maintenance payment; incentive payments eligible for certain practices Agree to comply with terms and conditions of CRP-1 contract which includes CRP-1, CRP-1 (appendix) and Conservation Plan for a period of 10 to 15 years Conservation Reserve Program – State Acres For Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) USDA – FSA FSA determined cropland that has certified cropping history 4 out of 6 base years and located within an approved SAFE priority area Restoration of wetlands, grasslands and hardwood tree planting Cost-share, annual rental payments, and annual maintenance payment; incentive payments eligible for some practices Agree to comply with terms and conditions of CRP-1 contract which includes CRP-1, CRP-1 (appendix) and Conservation Plan for a period of 10 -15 years
Program Lead Agency/ Contact Eligibility Resources Addressed What is Offered Participant Obligations WILDLIFE PROGRAMS Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program (WHIP) USDA-NRCS Private land in ag production (cropland, grassland, pastureland & non-industrial private forest land) Establishing, restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat, reducing invasive species Cost-share dollars Prepare and follow a wildlife habitat development plan, assist with installation costs Wildlife Habitat Cost-Share Program IDNR – Division of Fish and Wildlife Private land 10 or more acres Establishment and maintenance of wildlife habitat/wetlands 75% cost-share not to exceed $1,000 Agree to maintain practices according to mgmt. plan for a minimum of 5 years Game Bird Habitat Development Program IDNR – Division of Fish and Wildlife Private land 10 or more acres Establishment and maintenance of pheasant, quail, turkey or grouse habitat Up to 100 % of actual cost, NTE $100/acre Agree to maintain practices according to mgmt. plan for a minimum of 5 years Quail Habitat Incentive Program IDNR – Division of Fish and Wildlife Private land 10 or more acres in a State Quail Habitat Priority Area Establishment and maintenance of quail habitat Incentive payments for CRP enrollment and Mid Contract Management Activities; enhanced cost-share for quail habitat establishment and maintenance Agree to maintain practices according to mgmt. plan for a minimum of 5 years Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Private statewide – higher priority given to certain Focus Areas Restoration or enhancement of wetlands, native grassland, and forest habitats for migratory birds and endangered species Up to 100% cost- share for wetland and reforestation projects in priority endangered species areas Agree to maintain restored or enhanced habitat according to landowner agreement and project plan for a minimum of 10 years (15 years for reforestation projects)
Program Lead Agency/ Contact Eligibility Resources Addressed What is Offered Participant Obligations EMERGENCY PROGRAMS Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) USDA - NRCS Private and public land affected by a sudden watershed impairment Provides emergency measures for run-off retardation and erosion control to where life or property are threatened 75% cost share for construction costs of emergency measures Obtain necessary land rights and permits. Administer contracts. Provide local share of installation costs. Perform operation and management on repaired work Floodplain Easement Program (FEP) USDA - NRCS Private and public land subject to frequent flooding Water quality, flood reduction, and groundwater recharge A permanent easement is purchased on the land enrolled in the program Implement a restoration plan Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) USDA – FSA Cropland Acreage damaged by a natural disaster Rehabilitation of damaged cropland Cost-share not to exceed 75% as determined by the FSA County Committee Must perform activities to restore cropland as required by FSA Emergency Forestry Conservation Program (EFCP) USDA – FSA Non-Industrial Private Forest Lands damaged by natural disaster Rehabilitation of damaged forest land Cost-Share not to exceed 75% as determined by FSA County Committee Must perform activities to restore forestland as required by FSA