Conservation Programs & Tools

Programs:

Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP)

Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)

Conservation Stewardship Program

Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)

EPA 319 Grant Program

Illinois Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)

Keep it 4R Crop (KIC)

Mississippi River Basin Initiative (MRBI)

Partners for Conservation Cost-Share Program (IL Dept of Ag)

Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP)

Streambank Stabilization and Restoration Program (IL Dept of Ag)

Tools:

Climate Patterns Viewer

Cover Crop Decision Tool

Cover Crop Economics Tool

Corn Split N Tool 

Maximum Return to Nitrogen (MRTN) Calculator (download the app here)

Probable Fieldwork Days Tool

Soil Surveys for Illinois

CBMP Water Testing Calculator