Cost Share Applications are currently being accepted for the Waconda WRAPS Program (Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy)  until July 31, 2018.

The practices eligible for cost share: 

Cropland Map- red (high) & orange (medium high) priority areas

Cover Crops (must be a new practice for acres enrolled and planted on on-till acreage)

Terrace *

Terrace rebuilds* (must exceed 35 years of age & not meet conservation specifications)

Waterways

Riparian Buffers

* Continous no-till farming as defined by NRCS will be required for life of contract (10 years) for all terrace projects utilizing WRAPS/319 Funds.

Bacteria Map- any of the colored ares

Alternative Water supply (wells, solare systems, peipelines & tanks)

Critical Area Planting

Livestock exclusion fencing

Riparian Windbreaks

Please contact the Osborne County Conservation District at 785-346-2128 ext. 3 for more information or stop by the office at 1117 W US Hwy 24, Osborne.

Funding for the developement of this plan was provided through an EPA grant 2007-0028 from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.

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