| Eligiblity/ Voluntary |
We will be happy to evaluate any property to determine
eligiblity. CREP is voluntary and recognizes that
every case
is different. The program works with individual landowners and
takes their needs into account.
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| Contract Length | Land can be enrolled for 10 to 15 years. |
| Riparian Buffer Width |
The minimum buffer width is
determined using the flood prone width and is between 35' and 100'.
The
maximum is 180'. The CREP Coordinator will work with you
to determine buffer width for your particular area.
Buffer widths
are flexible.
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Cost-share for developing
riparian buffer
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Cost for
developing riparian buffer (installing fences and animal watering
stations, planting trees, etc.) will be
100% paid for by: USDA -50%,
Washington State - 10%, and Planting Incentive Payment (USDA) - 40%.
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Signing
Incentive
Payment (SIP)
|
SIP of $100 per acre will be paid as
an added bonus for enrolling the area. This will be paid at
the time
of signing.
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| Annual Rental Payments | Annual rental payments vary from $94 to $246 per year per acre based on the type of soil present. |
