NRCS, Conservation Assistance and Cost Sharing

Staff are available to help you. Kent Conservation District assists USDA NRCS through the CTAI  program, Kent Conservation District employs a Soil Conservationist and an engineer. Through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Grant, Kent Conservation District employs an additional engineer. These positions meet the Farm Bill related technical assistance needs in our area. Practices installed include: agri-chemical containment facilities, steam crossings, grassed waterways, grade stabilization structures, forest conservation, irrigation management plans and so much more. These grants brings thousands of federal cost share dollars to help local conservation efforts in Kent County.

Learn more about the Environmental Quality Incentives Program.

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