Voluntary Incentive Programs

Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program

• Voluntary program for enrollment of irrigated acres for 14-15 year contracts
• Permanent dismissal of water right
• Landowners receive annual irrigated rental and maintenance payments
• Land must be seeded to grass during the contract period, no dryland farming
• For more information, please visit the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program website

Natural Resources Conservation Service -- Environmental Quality Incentives Program --Ground and Surface Water Program-Quick Response Area

• Voluntary program with a contract for four years, three years of payments
• Additional incentives offered to water rights located within the targeted area
• Conversion to dryland farming
• Additional points given to those willing to enter the Water Rights Conservation Program for ten years
• Applications can be taken at the Natural Resources Conservation Service centers
• For more information, please visit the  Environmental Quality Incentives Program website