RRWCD staff hopes to meet with producers to discuss water conservation

Are you interested in knowing how much compensation you would receive if you choose to voluntarily retire your irrigation well? The Republican River Water Conservation District can help.

The RRWCD offers two water conservation programs to well owners throughout the Basin — CREP and EQIP.

You start by applying for an Environmental Quality Incentive Program contract through your local Natural Resources Conservation Service office. The NRCS offices in each county accept applications throughout the year, however program sign-up deadlines occur at various times, so watch for those announcements.

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