MISSION
STATEMENT

The Lorain Soil and Water Conservation District provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain and improve the natural resources and environment in Lorain County.

 

NRCS-USDA
42110 Russia Road
Elyria, OH 44035-6813
Phone: 440.326.5800
FAX: 440.326.5807








Wildlife Habitat Incentive
Program (WHIP)


General

The Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program (WHIP) is a USDA cost-share program that provides funding to private landowners and public entities for the installation of conservation practices with the primary purpose of improving wildlife habitat.


Eligibility/Financial

Land with the potential to be improved as wildlife habitat is eligible. Applicants need to establish USDA program eligibility. Participants can receive cost-sharing of up to 75% of established average costs.


[Photo: Wetland restoration for Eaton Twp.
Trustees – 2006]

Applications are accepted for WHIP at anytime at the NRCS office. The cut-off for the application funding cycle is usually during the winter months. Applicants are selected based on a ranking scale that evaluates potential improvement to wildlife habitat and threatened and endangered species.

Once applicants are selected for funding a conservation plan and contract are developed. Engineering plans are drawn up for conservation practices. Projects can usually begin the following summer.

On the average approximately $10,000 in WHIP funds are secured annually in Lorain County.


Conservation Practices

CONSERVATION PRACTICES AVAILABLE FOR FUNDING THROUGH WHIP


[Photo: Water control structure –
Eaton Twp. Wetland – 2006]
  • Wetlands restoration
  • Wetland enhancement
  • Grassland establishment
  • Streambank stabilization
  • Fence
  • Tree planting
  • Water control structure

Special Program Notes:
  1. Conservation practices that have already been installed are not eligible for WHIP.
  2. Funded contracts must be completed. Failure to complete a contract can result in penalties even if no funds have been disbursed.

Contact

For additional information contact Karl Schneider at the address above.



 

 
July 5, 2008