Applications for the Nemaha NRD’s Soil & Water Conservation Program are now being accepted at US Department of Agriculture (USDA) county service centers. Eligible activities through the program include:

• Establish cool or warm season grasses on cropland
• Establish trees and/or shrubs
• Install or renovate terraces, grassed waterways, or underground outlets on cropland
• Develop a planned grazing system including cross fencing, livestock tanks, wells and/or pipelines on pastureland
• Construct grade stabilization structures with less than 10 feet of drop and no permanent pool

Landowners may receive up to $14,000 in cost-share funding. Applications are accepted between January 1st and April 1st. Priority is given to work that can be completed between July 1 and October 1. If you are facing soil erosion concerns on your property, the Soil & Water Conservation Program can be a great alternative. Visit your local USDA service center’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to learn more and discuss how this program can enhance your property. Visit www.nemahanrd.org/programs/cost-share for more information.