Conservation Programs

The Lenawee Conservation District offers a variety of conservation programs that support farmers, landowners, and communities across Lenawee County and beyond. Whether you're looking for technical assistance, cost-share opportunities, or conservation planning, we're here to help connect you with the right program.

Systems Approach to Reducing P Loss

This EGLE Nonpoint Source Program supports practices that reduce phosphorus loss and improve water quality in the Bean Creek Watershed. Eligible practices include:

Precision nutrient management
Two-stage ditches
Erosion control practices
Phosphorus filters
Harvestable buffers

Coverage Area: Bean Creek Watershed

Contact: Tom VanWagner

Soil Health Investment Program (SHIP)

The Soil Health Investment Program (SHIP) helps producers improve nutrient management through cost-share opportunities for:

Precision nutrient management
Variable Rate Technology (VRT) equipment

Coverage Area: Michigan Western Lake Erie Basin

Contact: Allegra Baird

Phosphorus On-Farm Trials

This program supports on-farm phosphorus management by reducing commercial phosphorus applications so crop removal rates are applied only where soil test phosphorus falls below critical levels.

Coverage Area: Michigan Western Lake Erie Basin

Contact: Allegra Baird

Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP)

MAEAP provides free farm assessments and a pathway to environmental verification in four agricultural systems:

Farming
Cropping
Livestock
Forests, Wetlands & Habitat

Coverage Area: Lenawee County

Contact: Airin Beechler

Regenerative Agriculture Program (RAP)

The Regenerative Agriculture Program (RAP) provides:

Soil health assessments
Soil health management plans

Coverage Area: Lenawee County

Contact: Airin Beechler

Hunting Access Program (HAP)

The Hunting Access Program provides up to $25 per acre annually for private landowners who lease their property for public hunting access.

Coverage Area: Lenawee, Monroe & Hillsdale Counties

Contact: Caleb Brink

Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)

The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) assists landowners with establishing perennial vegetation on environmentally sensitive land. Participants may receive annual rental payments through long-term (10+ year) contracts.

Coverage Area: Lenawee, Monroe & Hillsdale Counties

Contact: Caleb Brink

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