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Training Course Catalog (leaving WLWCA site)

Conservation Programs Information Page

View the Guide to Conservation Programs for Wisconsin Landowners (updated March 2007).

This page is a work in progress, and we welcome any suggestions or comments you may have.  Our hope is to provide a central location where landowners can find out about the various conservation programs available, information about the nonpoint rules and performance standards, and the direct web page addresses for them.  Please contact Chris Schlutt with any comments.

Land and Water Resource Management Plans

General Information
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection LWRM Plan information (leaving WLWCA site)
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/gmu/gmu.html
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/gmu/sidebar/whatis.htm
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/gmu/sidebar/teamleaders.html
 

Programs

Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) - Receive annual rental payments for planting permanent vegetation on your idle, highly erodible farmland. 

Conservation Security Program (CSP) - Provides payments for producers who practice good stewardship on their agricultural lands and incentives for those who want to do more.

Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) - Get back on your feet after a natural disaster.  ECP provides financial assistance to help replace lost crops.

Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) - Financial assistance to install land management practices such as nutrient management, pest management, and grazing land management.

Farmland and Ranch Lands Protection Program (FRPP) - Keeps productive farmland in agricultural use by assisting States, Tribes, and local government or non-profit entities in the purchase of conservation easements or development rights on prime, unique, or other productive farmland, or on farms containing significant historical or archaeological resources.

Farmland Preservation Program (FPP) - Helps preserve farmland through local planning and zoning, promote soil and water conservation, and provide tax relief to participating landowners.

Grassland Reserve Program (GRP) - Supports and protects permanent grassland, hayland or pasture.

Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) - Focuses on providing technical assistance to help new graziers begin using rotational grazing methods.

Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Program - Their mission is to provide leadership to improve Wisconsin's economy while conserving the resources. 

University of Wisconsin-Extension (UWEX) - Agriculture page.  Includes information on County Extension offices, Farm Progress Days and news and publications.

Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) - An opportunity for landowners to receive financial incentives to enhance wetlands in exchange for restoring wetlands that have been drained for agriculture.

Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) - Provides both technical assistance and cost sharing to help establish and improve fish and wildlife habitat.

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Bureau of Community Financial Assistance (CFA) - Administrator of grant and loan programs.  Financial program staff work closely with local governments and interested groups to develop and support projects that protect public health and the environment, and provide recreational opportunities.  Includes program descriptions and grants.  Examples of programs include the Animal Waste Management Program, Forestry Assistance Program, Wildlife Management Program and Forestry Stewardship Incentives (SIP).
Bureau of Watershed Management - Includes Great Lakes and Watershed Planning, Runoff Management Program and Water Quality Standards and Policy.

Rules and Standards

Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection (DATCP) 
Rules of the Department - Includes both existing rules and proposed rules.
State Conservation Standards for Farms