United States Department of Agriculture
EAST LANSING The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking applications from Michigan landowners who want to restore wetlands on their property. Applications submitted by March 12 will be considered for selection for the current fiscal year.
Land that formerly contained a wetland but was converted to agricultural use may be eligible for enrollment in the USDA’s Agricultural Conservation Easement Program, administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The program provides financial assistance for restoring wetlands and the purchase of long-term or permanent easements from landowners. Landowners enrolled in the program retain ownership of the land and control over access to the property as well as recreational use of the land.
(SPRINGFIELD) The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is underway with the application period for the 2021 Agricultural Conservation Easemen.
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(SPRINGFIELD) The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced the application period for the 2021 Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP-WRE), which helps provide long-term protection of Illinois’ farmland, wetlands, and grasslands. Applications that are received and meet program eligibility by February 5, 2021 will be considered for the 2021 program. While $4.5 million has been allocated for the Illinois program in FY21, farmers and landowners are reminded that they can apply for ACEP and all conservation programs at any time, as sign-up is continuous and applications can be submitted any time. For details, landowners can contact their local NRCS office or logon at nrcs.usda.gov.