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Washington Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) Success Stories

The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) is a new state-federal conservation partnership to address specific state and nationally significant water quality, soil erosion and wildlife habitat issues related to agricultural use. USDA has committed nearly $1.2 billion to the CREP program. CREP uses financial incentives to encourage farmers and ranchers to voluntarily enroll in contracts of 10 to 15 years in duration to remove environmentally sensitive lands from agricultural production. As these agricultural lands are planted in trees, grass and other protective vegetation, soil erosion is reduced, air and water quality improves, and acres of wildlife habitat are established.

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2003 CREP Success Stories

Walla Walla County Buffer Program, Walla Walla Co  (PDF 74KB)

Livestock Off Salmon Bearing Steam, Garfield Co   (PDF 95KB)

2002 CREP Success Stories

Restoring Coppei Creek, Walla Walla County  (PDF 86KB)


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