Deadline Set to Apply for Conservation Programs

March 12, 2007

For More Information:
Carrie Mosley, 406-587-6967

Bozeman, Mont.--The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has set the deadline for private landowners to submit conservation program applications as June 1, 2007.

“The early application deadline was used for the first time last year,” said Chuck Gordon, acting NRCS state conservationist. “The change has been successful in allowing producers and NRCS planners more time during the summer months to plan conservation activities.”

The application cutoff date applies to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Wetlands Reserve Program, and the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program.

NRCS accepts conservation program applications year-round; however, applications must be made by the June 1, 2007, cutoff date to be considered for funding in fiscal year 2008. Applications made after the application deadline will be considered in the next funding cycle.

Applicants will be notified of program acceptance in the fall as soon as NRCS receives program funding allocations.

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