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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. Please contact Ryan Williams with questions or to schedule an appointment
to discuss your restoration options at (360) 427-9436 Ext. 140 or rwilliams@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

www.masoncd.org
  • About
    • Our Staff & Board
    • Supporting Our Community >
      • Low Impact Development (LID)
      • School Gardens
      • Youth Education
    • Get Involved >
      • Employment Opportunities
      • Internship Opportunities
      • Volunteer Opportunities
      • Request a Presentation
    • Events >
      • Pier Peer
    • Contact Us
    • Media >
      • Recent Media
      • Archives
  • Native Plant Sale
  • In Your Yard
    • Reducing Stormwater Runoff
    • Conservation Landscaping
    • Creating Backyard Habitat
    • Growing Fruits & Veggies
    • Removing Invasive Weeds
  • On Your Land
    • Biochar
    • Soil Testing & Health
    • Agriculture & Livestock >
      • Farm Assistance Program
      • Voluntary Stewardship Program (VSP)
      • CREP - Riparian Buffers
      • Manure Exchange Program
      • I have a bulkhead
      • Equipment Rental >
        • Poultry Processing Equipment
      • Featured Farms >
        • Humble Stump Farm
    • Noxious Weed Control
    • Forest Stewardship
  • Waterfront
    • Shore Friendly Mason (marine shoreline) >
      • Shore Friendly Mini-Grants Program
      • I am concerned about erosion
      • Bulkhead Alternatives
      • Top 5 Shoreline Recommendations
      • Marine Shoreline Plants
      • Additional Shore Friendly Resources >
        • Waterfront Living Guidance
        • Puget Sound Shorelines in the News
        • Puget Sound Shoreline Electronic Resources
        • Shoreline Services
      • Shore Friendly Mason Blog
      • FAQ
    • Lakefront Property
    • Rivers, Creeks & Streams >
      • Riparian Buffers (CREP)
  • Fish & Wildlife
    • Fish Passage Barrier Removal
    • Salmon Recovery >
      • WRIA 14 Strategy Proposal RFP
      • Salmon Recovery Committee (WRIA 14)
      • Fish Passage Barrier Removal
    • Shellfish
    • Backyard Habitat >
      • Pollinator Insects
      • For The Birds
    • Skokomish Estuary
  • Resources
    • Organizational Resources >
      • Board of Supervisor Monthly Update
      • Newsletters
      • Board Minutes & Plans
      • Public Records Policy
    • Program Resources >
      • Native Plant Resources >
        • Native plant lists
        • Benefits of native plants
        • Planting guides
        • Native Plant Maintenance
        • Local sources of native plants
        • Pull That, Plant This!
      • Videos
      • Maps
    • Pollinator Insects
    • Workshop materials
    • For Educators >
      • Request an Environmental Educator