Landowners who protect smaller wetlands may qualify for annual payments. Those protected areas may still be cultivated during dry years. Program Highlights:
10 - year agreements
Annual payments based on property value/cash rental rates
Only intact Class 1 & 2 wetlands are eligible
Class 1 & 2 wetlands typically only hold surface water for only a short period of time after snowmelt in early to late spring. Also during heavy rainfall events
This program can be combined with wetland restoration ditch plugging of any type of wetland
Call your local AWWD office Oak River (204) 204-566-2270, Miniota office (204) 567-3554 and Inglis office (204) 564-2388
More Information about Class 1 & 2 Wetlands
