2005 Conservation Security Program (CSP)

The following documents require Adobe Acrobat Reader.  2005 Fact Sheet    Eight Maine Farmers Approved for Conservation Security Program Contracts in 2005

Two Maine watersheds were among 202 across the nation invited to participate in a historic new program designed to reward farmers for long-term stewardship. Sign-ups for the 2005 Conservation Security Program (CSP) were held in the spring 2005.

The Casco Bay Watershed, primarily in Cumberland and Oxford Counties, and the Piscataquis River Watershed, primarily in Piscataquis County, are the Maine watersheds selected for 2005.   The program is available on pastureland, hayland, and all types of cropland.

Participants will be enrolled in one of three tiers in the program, depending on the extent of the conservation treatment in place on their farm. Payments will be based in part on this existing conservation treatment as well as their willingness to undertake additional environmental enhancements.

While protecting soil and water quality are the “price of admission” farmers will also have options to improve wildlife habitat, undertake on-farm energy conservation, improve air quality, and improve nutrient and pest management activities.

• 2005 Maine Watersheds        
          Piscataquis River Watershed
          Presumpscot River/Casco Bay Watershed
          

• Conservation Security Program Self-Assessment Workbook

The following documents require Adobe Acrobat 

CSP Amendment to the Interim Final Rule 

Fiscal Year 2005 CSP Sign-Up Announcement

News Releases 

Two Maine Watersheds Included in Historic Expansion of the National Conservation Security Program  
NRCS Opens 2005 Conservation Security Program Sign-Up  
Conservation Security Program Meetings Slated for Landowners in the Casco Bay and Piscataquis River Watersheds

Additional Information on CSP 

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