State Cost Share Program
Through the State Cost-Share Program, landowners or occupiers can
request financial and technical assistance from the Isanti Conservation
District to implement state approved conservation practices. The
program provides up to 75 percent of the total eligible costs of a
practice. In addition to the State Cost Share Program, landowners have
the opportunity to participate in various other cost-share or financial
incentive programs. Individuals seeking financial or technical
assistance will be informed of the Federal Environmental Quality
Incentive Program and the State Revolving Loan Fund Program (also known
as Ag BMP Loan Program). The SWCD and the NRCS (National Resource
Conservation Service) provide technical assistance for the survey,
design and installation of water quality practice.
For more information contact the Isanti Conservation District or the
BWSR State-Cost Share Program Fact Sheet.
Wetland Conservation Act
The SWCD assists cities, townships, citizens and county departments
in the administration of the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act. SWCD
staff provides technical assistance and acts as the "clearing house" for
wetland and water related activities throughout Isanti County.
Wetland Conservation Act
Tree Program
The SWCD offers a District Tree Program which provides landowners the
opportunity to purchase various trees and shrubs. Tree orders are taken
from January until ready for pick-up the end of April. For more
information on cost and specific trees species available through the
Isanti Conservation District and general tree information contact our
office.
Tree Sales Program2009 Tree Order Form
Native Prairie and No-Till Seeding Program
The Conservation District has a no-till drill which we provide the
service for our customers. Native prairie grasses, wild flower,
alfalfa, soybeans are some of the planting that can be done.
Precipitation Monitoring
The Isanti Conservation District in
conjunction with the State Climatology Office monitors site specific
precipitation throughout Isanti County. The data collected provides
citizens and the State of Minnesota with important precipitation
information and weather history.
State Revolving Fund (SRF) Low Interest Loans
Provides loans for upgrading septic systems, manure handling
equipment, tillage equipment as well as other conservation practices.
Observation Well Program
Monitors groundwater level in observation wells in the county.
Isanti County Water Plan
Assists the county in the development and implementation of the
Comprehensive Local Water Plan, which improves the water quality and
quantity of the waters throughout Isanti County.
Environmental Quality
Incentives Program (EQIP)
EQIP continues to be the heart of the NRCS's working lands
conservation program. This program provides both technical
assistance and financial assistance for agricultural producers.
Cost share is available for practices such as rotational grazing,
no-till, closure of waste pits, windbreaks, wildlife habitat
development, and many other practices.
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for additional information
Wildlife Habitat Incentives
Program (WHIP)
The WHIP program is a voluntary program for people who want to
develop or improve wildlife habitat on tribal and private lands.
It provides both technical assistance and cost sharing to help
establish and improve fish and wildlife habitat.
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for additional information
Windbreak Planning Assistance
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