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Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)


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​The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) is a voluntary program that pays landowners an annual rental rate, a signing bonus and all the costs for establishing buffers along creeks, ditches and wetlands. Participants receive an annual per acre rental payment in return for land that is enrolled in the program. Landowners have the choice to sign a 10 or 15 year contract, and have the choice to extend their contract for an additional 10 or 15 years.

CREP pays for wooded buffers and/or a combination of hedgerows, filter strips & wetland restoration. The native plant buffers improve fish and wildlife habitat, increase streambank stability, and contribute to improved water quality. In addition, the program may pay for livestock exclusion fencing, livestock watering facilities, and in the case of small streams, livestock crossings.

​The boundary of CREP buffers is flexible and can be configured to meet landowner needs. Landowners can enroll all or a portion of eligible streams, ditches & wetlands on their land. This winter, MCD will be assisting three different landowners with CREP projects within the county. Staff will provide the technical assistance to design, install and maintain the buffer.

Contact Nick Schneider with questions or to schedule an appointment to discuss your restoration options at (360) 427-9436 Ext. 111 or nschneider@masoncd.org

More information can be found at the Washington State Conservation Commission website. 


Mason Conservation District
450 W Business Park RD
Shelton, WA 98584
Phone: (360) 427-9436
Fax: (360) 427-4396

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