NRCS Easement Program sets deadline
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BOZEMAN — The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Montana will accept applications for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program until Jan. 15, 2016.
“Easements are sometimes a perfect fit for a landowner who is looking to protect his or her land from future development or to protect and improve wetlands or provide critical habitat for wildlife,” said Erik Suffridge, NRCS assistant state conservationist for programs in Montana.
In Montana, $7.5 million will be available to help landowners.
Eligible landowners can choose to enroll in a permanent or 30-year easement. Tribal landowners also have the option of enrolling in 30-year contracts.
To learn about ACEP and other technical and financial assistance available through NRCS conservation programs, visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/GetStarted or your local USDA Service Center.
