November 2006
Sheridan County Conservation Notes
119 North Jackson
Plentywood, MT 59254
406-765-1801
A bimonthly publication of the Sheridan County Conservation District
Duck Nesting Habitat Initiative
Taken from a USDA Fact Sheet Publication – September 2006
Background
The Duck Nesting Habitat Initiative is a practice under the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) for wetland restoration to benefit duck nesting.
This practice allows producers to restore up to 100,000 acres of wetland complexes in five states. The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) collaborated with US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
in this project.
Objectives
Counties affected by the initiative in Montana are Daniels, Roosevelt and Sheridan.
Signup Period
Signup will begin October 2, 2006, in Daniels, Roosevelt and Sheridan counties. Others will be accepted under continuous signup criteria until the earlier of:
December 31, 2007, or;
Allocation of 8,000 acres is reached.
Eligibility
To be eligible for cost share, this practice shall:
Be included in an approved conservation plan
Be maintained for the life of the CRP contract
Restoring the functional capability and values of the wetland ecosystem.
Incentive Payments
A one-time wetland restoration incentive payment of up to 25 percent of the cost of restoring the hydrology of the site is authorized. Other incentives including Signing Incentive Payment (SIP) and Practice Incentive Payment (PIP) do not apply to this practice.
For additional information, please contact the FSA office at 765-1801
THINK SPRING
Although the fall splendor has fallen, it’s not too early to be thinking about spring tree planting.
The Conservation District is currently taking tree orders for 2007. The nursery supplies are limited so it is important to get your order in early to guarantee your selections.
Anyone wishing to order trees can stop in at the Sheridan County Conservation District office or call 765-1801 ext. 101 and we will be glad to assist you with your order.
Comments
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Sheridan County Conservation District
119 N. Jackson
Plentywood, MT 59254
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