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USDA-NRCS Wetland Reserve Application Deadline January 15, 2026

Applictions for the USDA-NRCS Wetland Reserve Enhancement Program are due to NRCS by January 15, 2026. This will be the only application cutoff for 2026 funding consideration, so it is imperative that contacts to the office and applications be submitted as soon as possible. SWCD and NRCS staff are available…

Cover Crop Programs - Upcoming IDOA Fall Cover for Spring Savings Sign-up December 15, 2025 (Pre-enrollment December 3, 2025)

Applications for enrollment in the IDOA's Fall Cover for Spring Savings (FCSS) cover crop program will begin December 15 at 8 am. Acres will be taken until the state per acre cap is met, so early application is of importance. Acres accepted will receive a $5 per acre crop insurance premium reduction in…

Water Usage Irrigation Reports Deadline Reached January 1, 2026

Conservation Program Assistance

IDOA cost-share funds are currently available for Fall projects. White County SWCD staff are available to provide direct landowner assistance for all state and federal conservation programs through IDOA, NRCS and partners. Please contact staff to discuss resource concerns on your land or request Technical…

Cover Crops Field Day - August 13, 2025

White and Edwards County Soil and Water Conservation Districts hosted a Cover Crop field day, sponsored by American Farmland Trust and White and Edwards County Farm Bureaus.

Lower Wabash Partnership

The Lower Wabash Partnership consists of individuals, agencies, and organizations from Illinois and Indiana. This partnership is dedicated to providing a unified approach to conservation in the Lower Wabash region. Additional information can be found online at www.lowerwabashpartnership.org

Acceptance Notifications Being Sent by IDOA for New CPRG Agriculture Program - Deadline January 16, 2026

Notifications from IDOA have began for acceptances to enroll in the CPRG, with a response due to IDOA by January 16, 2026. At this time, only direct response to IDOA as requested is necessary. SWCDs will be working with applicants on eligibility requirements in the near future. Additional information is…

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Board Members: Chairman Bryan Tomm, Kent Williams, Laura Whitsitt, Mark Colbert, and Brandon Barbre

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Information for White County landowners about environmental concerns, wetlands, and the Wetland Reserve Easement Program. Deadline: Jan 15, 2026.

USDA-NRCS Wetland Reserve Application Deadline January 15, 2026

Illinois farmers planting cover crops in fall 2025 can get $5/acre off crop insurance through the FCSS Program. Apply by Dec 15.

Cover Crop Programs - Upcoming IDOA Fall Cover for Spring Savings Sign-up December 15, 2025 (Pre-enrollment December 3, 2025)

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Cover Crops Field Day - August 13, 2025

White and Edwards County Soil and Water Conservation Districts hosted a Cover Crop field day, sponsored by American Farmland Trust and White and Edwards County Farm Bureaus.

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Conservation Program Assistance

Lower Wabash River Wetland Reserve Information

White and Lower Wabash River Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership

The Wabash River, the largest tributary of the Ohio River, is the Eastern border for White County, Illinois. The Wetland Reserve Enhancement Project, or WREP, is restoring wetlands along the Wabash…

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