Program Objective: preventing loss of wetlands to agriculture

Type of Assistance Available: Payment for conservation easements or costshare agreement to restore and protect wetlands

Eligibility/Non-eligibility: private landowners

Amounts Available: Permanent Easement: lesser of the agricultural value of the land, an established payment cap, or an amount offered by the landowner; 30 Year Easement: 75% of what would be paid for a permanent easement; restoration cost share agreement: 75% of the cost of restoration activity

Matching Requirements: Restoration only: 25%

Application Period: Continuous

Funding Period: Irregular/funded once or twice per year

Agency Contact Person: County NRCS Office

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Agency website: http://www.ar.nrcs.usda.gov/

Restrictions: Land must be restorable, suitable for wildlife benefit, and landowner must have owned the land for more than one year

What can the funds be used for: Restoration only: restoration of wetlands

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