Greene SWCD

1703 N Elm Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
Phone: 1-515-386-3817
Fax: 515-386-4328

Incentive (Cost-share) Programs

Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), Continuous Signup
State Cost-Share

LWPP: Local Water Protection Program (3% Loan)
Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP)
Iowa Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)
Farmable Wetland Program (FWP)

Grassland Reserve Program - Fact Sheet

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INCENTIVES PROGRAM (EQIP)

EQIP (Environmental Quality Incentive Program) allocation of $100,000 has been awarded to 57 contracts throughout Greene County for FY2004. One hundred seven applications were ranked according to resource concerns: water quality, soil erosion and livestock concerns.

Practices approved for funding include nutrient and pest management, terraces, grade stablization structures, waterways, and hayland plantings.

Applicants will complete a conservation plan and agree to complete practices and documentation required.

Anyone wanting to apply for the next round of funding may apply at the NRCS office at the USDA Service Center in Jefferson, Iowa.

CRP CONTINUOUS CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM

The Continuous CRP is administered by the local Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Greene County Soil and Water Conservation Service to reduce erosion, increase wildlife habitat, and improve water quality through the application of conservation plans.

financial incentives include:
- up to 50% cost share of establishment
- 40% incentive payment
- up-front incentive payment of $10 per acre per contract year
- yearly rental rates based on soil type
Contact the local FSA or NRCS office for further information on contract lengths and cost sharing limits.

Eligible Practices:

Riparian Buffer
Filter Strip
Grassed Waterway
Shelterbelt and Field Windbreak
Living Snow Fences
Contour Grass Strip
Shallow Water Areas for Wildlife
Farmable Wetland Pilot Program

For More Information Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)

STATE COST SHARE PROGRAM

The Iowa Financial Incentive Program is administered by the local Soil and Water Conservation District with policy and administrative assistance of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Division of Soil Conservation.

- 50% financial incentive of the actual or estimated cost, whichever is less. Contact the Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District for their cost sharing policies and priorities.

Eligible Permanent Practices:

Terraces
Water and Sediment Control Basin (see Terraces)
Underground Outlet (tile & intakes)
Grade Stabilization Structure
Grassed Waterway
Pasture and Hayland Planting

Eligible Temporary and Tillage Practices

No-Till
Contouring
Contour Strip-Cropping

		1703 N Elm Street Jefferson, IA 50129 Phone: 1-515-386-3817 Fax: 515-386-4328

	Incentive (Cost-share) Programs Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), Continuous Signup State Cost-Share LWPP: Local Water Protection Program (3% Loan) Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) Iowa Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) Farmable Wetland Program (FWP) Grassland Reserve Program - Fact Sheet ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INCENTIVES PROGRAM (EQIP) EQIP (Environmental Quality Incentive Program) allocation of $100,000 has been awarded to 57 contracts throughout Greene County for FY2004. One hundred seven applications were ranked according to resource concerns: water quality, soil erosion and livestock concerns. Practices approved for funding include nutrient and pest management, terraces, grade stablization structures, waterways, and hayland plantings. Applicants will complete a conservation plan and agree to complete practices and documentation required. Anyone wanting to apply for the next round of funding may apply at the NRCS office at the USDA Service Center in Jefferson, Iowa. CRP CONTINUOUS CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM The Continuous CRP is administered by the local Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Greene County Soil and Water Conservation Service to reduce erosion, increase wildlife habitat, and improve water quality through the application of conservation plans. financial incentives include: - up to 50% cost share of establishment - 40% incentive payment - up-front incentive payment of $10 per acre per contract year - yearly rental rates based on soil type Contact the local FSA or NRCS office for further information on contract lengths and cost sharing limits. Eligible Practices: Riparian Buffer Filter Strip Grassed Waterway Shelterbelt and Field Windbreak Living Snow Fences Contour Grass Strip Shallow Water Areas for Wildlife Farmable Wetland Pilot Program For More Information Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) STATE COST SHARE PROGRAM The Iowa Financial Incentive Program is administered by the local Soil and Water Conservation District with policy and administrative assistance of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Division of Soil Conservation. - 50% financial incentive of the actual or estimated cost, whichever is less. Contact the Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District for their cost sharing policies and priorities. Eligible Permanent Practices: Terraces Water and Sediment Control Basin (see Terraces) Underground Outlet (tile & intakes) Grade Stabilization Structure Grassed Waterway Pasture and Hayland Planting Eligible Temporary and Tillage Practices No-Till Contouring Contour Strip-Cropping More on State Cost-Share Local Water Progection Program (LWPP) This is a new source of low-cost financing available to landowners specifically to assist and encourage landowners to address non-point source pollution of Iowa streams and Lakes. Virtually all practices eligible for State Cost-Share/IFIP, REAP and EQIP are eligible. Ten year loans from $5,000 to $50,000 may be procured for the owner's share of the cost of implementing practices at an interest rate of 3%. Contact Greene SWCD for more information. No Interest Loans Similar in form to the Cost Share Program, it offers an alternative financial incentive to landowners who either do not have the financial resources to provide their share of the required 50:50 cost share, or those who would prefer to extend their payments over a ten year period without the benefit of cost share. Fund allocations are made to soil and water conservation districts, commissioners set priorities for their use, and field office staff assure the technical quality of practices built. These practices are also subject to maintenance agreements. Unlike the cost share program, management practices are not authorized. Apply at your Local Soil Conservation District (Iowa).
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