NRCS Montana Sets April 19 Funding Application Deadline for Easement Program

From U.S. Natural Resources and Conservation Service

BOZEMAN — The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Montana is accepting applications for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Wetlands Reserve Easements.

While NRCS accepts easement applications on a continuous basis, NRCS has set a deadline of April 19 to apply for 2019 funding.

“Easements are sometimes a perfect fit for a landowner who is looking to protect his or her land from future development or to protect and improve wetlands or provide critical habitat for wildlife,” said Erik Suffridge, NRCS assistant state conse...