Conservation News
Local conservation district receives money
The Montgomery County Conservation District was recently notified that
several thousand dollars has been allocated to Montgomery County from
the FY2003 State Water Resources Cost Share Program (WRCSP) and the Non-Point Source (NPS) Pollution Control Program for cost share.
Both of these programs assist landowners by cost sharing various
conservation measures that the land user would voluntarily install.
These programs will protect and enhance water resources and provide area
landowners with financial assistance while you work towards preserving
and improving your land.
The District will be accepting applications for both programs from now
until July 5th. All applicants for the Water Resources Cost Share
Program will be considered for 50 percent cost share funding up to a
$3,000 landowner limit. Priority will be given to those practices that
reduce erosion and sedimentation and improve the water quality in
Montgomery County.
All applicants for the Non-Point Source Program will be considered for
60 percent cost share up to a $3,500 landowner limit. Priority for this
program includes proximity to water pick-up points, practices that limit
livestock access to riparian areas; and those that reduce damage from
sediment and run off to riparian areas.
All applicants will be prioritized using an evaluation worksheet
developed by the Conservation District Board. In order to receive cost
share funding, all conservation practices must be maintained and
preserved for a minimum of 10 years, or the life of the practice.
Applications are available at the Montgomery County Conservation
District Office, located in the USDA Service Center at 410 Peter Pan
Road, Suite A, Independence, KS 67301. Questions may be directed to
District Manager, Amanda Gillman, (620) 331-4860 Ext. 35; or District
Supervisors: Roger Janzen, Chairman; Jeff Bruington, Treasurer; David
McMillin, Secretary; David Gordon, or Kurt Swearingen.
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