[Watersheds] FW: Preserve Rhode Island’s Ag Lands and Wetlands with USDA Conservation Easements
Zwarg, Jonathan (DEM)
jonathan.zwarg at dem.ri.gov
Wed Dec 18 11:04:07 EST 2024
reserve Rhode Island’s Ag Lands and Wetlands with USDA Conservation Easements Apply today for fiscal year 2025 funding for conservation easements View as a webpage / Share [links-1. govdelivery. com] NRCS-RI 2025 Easement Signup 3 - December
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Apply today for fiscal year 2025 funding for conservation easements
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NRCS-RI 2025 Easement Signup 3 - December 18, 2024
Preserve Rhode Island’s Ag Lands and Wetlands with USDA Conservation Easements
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USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Rhode Island is announcing a third signup for property owners for conservation easements to protect working ag lands, forestland and wetlands through the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://links-1.govdelivery.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!L9kTH922LAjMizRPcEW6zYO8AB4gq1k0qU7RvcN4ZcxAAeJxfgaTfkzXSvRP49do1WeEKk2KM1OYP1h6YIA8GmVRj3w6wbiwIamj$ [links-1[.]govdelivery[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:*2F*2Fwww.nrcs.usda.gov*2Fprograms-initiatives*2Facep-agricultural-conservation-easement-program*2Frhode-island*2Fagricultural/1/01000193da6a1243-da86ef5e-d6fa-4009-985a-2a483c228555-000000/IWJAShywTxxQI2wJoPej2LfX7Nrb2ywPRZ-P3msYYRc=384__;JSUlJSUl!!KKphUJtCzQ!JFuJe8mmgsGQ91K6m8E4VQ4uUT4HjtfJa4imNdymX_VCNHgfIXv8H_DMY7wyuZ60oCzvDuEOVtN_-v-8f8JNuIG7urN1AHAhjM2x$>.
ACEP helps landowners, land trusts, and other entities protect, restore, and enhance wetlands or protect farmland and ranchland through conservation easements. ACEP has two components:
* Agricultural Land Easements [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://links-1.govdelivery.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!L9kTH922LAjMizRPcEW6zYO8AB4gq1k0qU7RvcN4ZcxAAeJxfgaTfkzXSvRP49do1WeEKk2KM1OYP1h6YIA8GmVRj3w6wbiwIamj$ [links-1[.]govdelivery[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:*2F*2Fwww.nrcs.usda.gov*2Fprograms-initiatives*2Fale-agricultural-land-easements*2Frhode-island*2Fagricultural-land-easements-rhode/1/01000193da6a1243-da86ef5e-d6fa-4009-985a-2a483c228555-000000/da0O6scm5g4cuuBvI2iHepBfLnwekOYFUaeaBQ07Rlc=384__;JSUlJSUl!!KKphUJtCzQ!JFuJe8mmgsGQ91K6m8E4VQ4uUT4HjtfJa4imNdymX_VCNHgfIXv8H_DMY7wyuZ60oCzvDuEOVtN_-v-8f8JNuIG7urN1AGVvOeGP$> (ALE) help private and tribal landowners, land trusts, and state and local governments to protect croplands and grasslands on working farms and ranches through conservation easements. Ag land easements can protect the long-term viability of Rhode Island’s food supply by preventing conversion of productive farmland to non-agricultural uses. Easements are crucial to protecting farmland from urban encroachment. Easements also can be used to protect floodplains, grasslands, and forests, providing public benefits like carbon sequestration, water quality, historic preservation, wildlife habitat, and open space protection.
* Wetland Reserve Easements [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://links-1.govdelivery.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!L9kTH922LAjMizRPcEW6zYO8AB4gq1k0qU7RvcN4ZcxAAeJxfgaTfkzXSvRP49do1WeEKk2KM1OYP1h6YIA8GmVRj3w6wbiwIamj$ [links-1[.]govdelivery[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:*2F*2Fwww.nrcs.usda.gov*2Fprograms-initiatives*2Fwre-wetland-reserve-easements*2Frhode-island*2Fwetland-reserve-easements-rhode/1/01000193da6a1243-da86ef5e-d6fa-4009-985a-2a483c228555-000000/_9e_NRgDP-SIrA4MyM-OVlpCnldO8cNAaaujAwFKLX8=384__;JSUlJSUl!!KKphUJtCzQ!JFuJe8mmgsGQ91K6m8E4VQ4uUT4HjtfJa4imNdymX_VCNHgfIXv8H_DMY7wyuZ60oCzvDuEOVtN_-v-8f8JNuIG7urN1AHMsr4ea$> (WRE) help private and tribal landowners protect, restore, and enhance wetlands that have been previously degraded by agricultural uses. Wetland easements enhance and protect habitat for wildlife, reduce flooding impacts, recharge groundwater, protect biological diversity, and provide outdoor recreational and educational opportunities. NRCS provides technical and financial assistance directly to private and tribal landowners to restore, protect, and enhance wetlands by purchasing easements, and eligible landowners can choose to enroll in a permanent or 30-year easement.
NRCS accepts applications for conservation programs year-round but sets specific ranking dates to evaluate applications for funding. These dates account for farmer needs, staff workload and ensure potential participants have ample opportunity to apply. Applications for ACEP Ag Land Easements [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://links-1.govdelivery.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!L9kTH922LAjMizRPcEW6zYO8AB4gq1k0qU7RvcN4ZcxAAeJxfgaTfkzXSvRP49do1WeEKk2KM1OYP1h6YIA8GmVRj3w6wbiwIamj$ [links-1[.]govdelivery[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:*2F*2Fwww.nrcs.usda.gov*2Fprograms-initiatives*2Fale-agricultural-land-easements*2Frhode-island*2Fagricultural-land-easements-rhode/2/01000193da6a1243-da86ef5e-d6fa-4009-985a-2a483c228555-000000/GT50HRNCs94kC6qCtOJeTDb6plXf-TUeFowXFlho9y4=384__;JSUlJSUl!!KKphUJtCzQ!JFuJe8mmgsGQ91K6m8E4VQ4uUT4HjtfJa4imNdymX_VCNHgfIXv8H_DMY7wyuZ60oCzvDuEOVtN_-v-8f8JNuIG7urN1AEJffNJh$> or Wetland Reserve Easements [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://links-1.govdelivery.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!L9kTH922LAjMizRPcEW6zYO8AB4gq1k0qU7RvcN4ZcxAAeJxfgaTfkzXSvRP49do1WeEKk2KM1OYP1h6YIA8GmVRj3w6wbiwIamj$ [links-1[.]govdelivery[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:*2F*2Fwww.nrcs.usda.gov*2Fprograms-initiatives*2Fwre-wetland-reserve-easements*2Frhode-island*2Fwetland-reserve-easements-rhode/2/01000193da6a1243-da86ef5e-d6fa-4009-985a-2a483c228555-000000/KLKy2VZ5gsE699rcjb2bX3O97BP18dJDbE5UxitTzAQ=384__;JSUlJSUl!!KKphUJtCzQ!JFuJe8mmgsGQ91K6m8E4VQ4uUT4HjtfJa4imNdymX_VCNHgfIXv8H_DMY7wyuZ60oCzvDuEOVtN_-v-8f8JNuIG7urN1ALYi4oAf$> that meet eligibility and ranking criteria that are received by Jan. 17, 2025, will be considered for the third round of fiscal year 2025 funding.
Applications received after these ranking dates will be automatically deferred to the next funding period. Call or visit your local NRCS Field Office or Conservation District Office (see listing below) for more information.
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NRCS Rhode Island
60 Quaker Lane, Suite 46
Warwick, RI 02886
Phone: 401-828-8848
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Eastern RI NRCS Field Office
Ghyllian Alger, NRCS District Conservationist
401-822-8835 or Ghyllian.Alger at usda.gov<mailto:Ghyllian.Alger at usda.gov>
Eastern RI Conservation District
Serving Newport and Bristol counties Conservation District Office: 401-934-0842 info at easternriconservation.org<mailto:info at easternriconservation.org>
Northern RI NRCS Field Office
Kate Bousquet, NRCS District Conservationist
401-822-8814 or Kate.Bousquet at usda.gov<mailto:Kate.Bousquet at usda.gov>
Northern RI Conservation District
Serving Providence County Conservation District Office: 401-934-0840 mallard.nricd at gmail.com<mailto:mallard.nricd at gmail.com>
Southern RI NRCS Field Office
Jameson Long, NRCS District Conservationist
401-822-8837 or Jameson.Long at usda.gov<mailto:Jameson.Long at usda.gov>
Southern RI Conservation District
Serving Kent and Washington counties Conservation District Office: 401-661-5761 sricd.info at gmail.com<mailto:sricd.info at gmail.com>
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