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Southwest Washington Conservation Programs

Use the filters to see what programs are relevant for your land.

County:

Program benefits:

Type of land:

Searching for water-focused programs?

Landowner conservation programs

Land-based Incentives

Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) - Agricultural Land Easements

Provider:

NRCS

Program benefits: 

Financial

Protect the agricultural use and conservation values of eligible land.

Land-based Incentives

Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) - Agricultural Land Easements

Provider:

NRCS

Program benefits: 

Financial

Protect the agricultural use and conservation values of eligible land.

Land-based Incentives

Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) - Wetland Reserve Easement

Provider:

NRCS

Program benefits: 

Financial, free technical assistance

Protect, restore, and enhance wetlands on your property.

Land-based Incentives

Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) - Wetland Reserve Easement

Provider:

NRCS

Program benefits: 

Financial, free technical assistance

Protect, restore, and enhance wetlands on your property.

Land-based Incentives

Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs

Provider:

USDA Farm Service Agency

Program benefits: 

Financial

Incomes and payments related to commodities.

Land-based Incentives

Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs

Provider:

USDA Farm Service Agency

Program benefits: 

Financial

Incomes and payments related to commodities.

Land-based Incentives

Backyard Wildlife Sanctuary Program

Provider:

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Program benefits: 

Marketing/Recognition

Get a starter kit and signage for your yard to help your outdoor areas support wildlife.

Land-based Incentives

Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Loans

Provider:

USDA Farm Service Agency

Program benefits: 

Financial

For beginning farmers. Access farm ownership, operating, and micro loans.

Land-based Incentives

Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Loans

Provider:

USDA Farm Service Agency

Program benefits: 

Financial

For beginning farmers. Access farm ownership, operating, and micro loans.

Land-based Incentives

Best Management Practices

Provider:

Clark Conservation District

Program benefits: 

Free technical assistance

Live in Clark County. Priority best management practices planning services goes to those with established farms that are anticipated to be funded with District-provided funds. However, Clark Conservation District available funds change regularly. Sign up for the newsletter for current information.

Planning Importance

Developing a forest, agricultural, or conservation plan helps identify and prioritize objectives for landowners. These objectives can determine what type of programs to search for. Supporting organizations in your area often provide free consultation and planning.

Landscape Characteristics

See how your land fits into the broader context of conservation, ecosystem services, and working lands values across the landscape through our interactive mapper tool. It could help you determine which program is right for you!

Contact Us

This tool is meant for you. If you have any ideas for improvement, are struggling to find something, having difficulty navigating, or program info is incorrect or missing, please contact Rachel Santa Olalla and she will fix it ASAP.

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