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Partner Programs
The Lenawee Conservation District also works with state and federal partners to connect landowners with additional conservation funding opportunities and technical assistance.
Michigan Conservation Stewardship for Farmers Project (MCSFP)
Provides assistance for:
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Cropping systems
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Soil health
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Livestock systems
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Agroforestry
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Habitat
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Farmstead improvements
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Infrastructure
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Equipment
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Marketing assistance
Coverage Area: Southeast Michigan
Contact: Alex Cacciari
Farmers for Soil Health (FSH)
Provides support for cover crop adoption through:
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$35 per acre incentive
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Year-to-year contracts
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Local technical assistance
Coverage Area: Michigan
Contact: Kristin Poley
WLEB Performance Based Conservation Adoption Program
Supports conservation practices including:
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Cover crops
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Filter strips
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Nutrient management
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Reduced or no-till practices
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Drainage water management
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Economic land retirement
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Crop rotation
Coverage Area: Michigan Western Lake Erie Basin
Contact: Allegra Baird
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
Provides financial and technical assistance for conservation practices including:
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Forest management
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Nutrient management
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Pest management
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Cover crops
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High tunnels
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Chemical storage facilities
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Water management
Coverage Area: United States
Contact: Jason Wheeler
Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
Supports enhancements to existing conservation practices, including multi-species cover crop mixes and other conservation improvements.
Coverage Area: United States
Contact: Jason Wheeler
Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE)
Helps protect, restore, and enhance wetlands that have previously been degraded by agricultural use.
Coverage Area: United States
Contact: Jason Wheeler
Agricultural Land Easements (ALE)
Protects working croplands and grasslands by limiting future non-agricultural uses through conservation easements.
Coverage Area: United States
Contact: Jason Wheeler
Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program
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Provides technical and financial assistance to landowners interested in restoring wetland and grassland habitat.
Coverage Area: Michigan
Contact: Colleen Gleason