River Country RC&D

Conservation Cooperation Project

Conservation Programs

What is the Conservation Cooperation Project?

The Conservation Cooperation Project (CCP) provides a way for River Country RC&D to assist private landowners implement conservation practices by promoting Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) conservation programs. These programs conserve and restore natural resources, rivers, lakes, wetlands, and prairies.

Conservation Programs Promoted

Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)

- CREP protects natural resources by placing buffers and filter strips next to rivers and streams. The program reduces water pollution while increasing wildlife habitat.

Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)

- CRP protects topsoil from erosion by planting vegetation on environmentally sensitive land. CPR benefits groundwater infiltration, decreases sedimentation and increases wildlife habitat.

Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP)

- WHIP encourages restoration of native habitat such as prairie, oak savanna, and woodlands. A wide variety of wildlife species benefit from the creation of native habitat.

Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)

- EQIP is designed to help implement conservation practices in production agriculture. This program helps to reduce nutrient runoff and soil erosion.

Wetland Reserve Program (WRP)

- WRP helps private landowners restore wetland habitat. Wetlands create habitat for wildlife, filter sediments and pollutants from water, and recharge groundwater sources.

Goals of CCP

CCP encourages landowners to enroll their land into conservation programs, while diversifying farm income and improving and protecting water quality. We wish to address a wide variety of programs and services, while continuing to promote volunteerism, collaboration, and environmental improvement.

Project Service Area….

Barron, Buffalo, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, St. Croix, and Trempealeau Counties

If you would like to gain more information about the Conservation Cooperation Project, become a volunteer, or support these efforts with a donation, please contact:

Melanie Baumgart

Conservation Project Specialist

(715) 834-9672

River Country Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Council is a non-profit 501 (c)3 tax exempt organization that initiates and facilitates wise use of natural, human and economic resources. The River Country RC&D Council prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status.