By converting cropland or marginal pastureland to native vegetation, participants can improve wildlife habitats, enhance water quality, and reduce soil erosion.

Benefits of CREP:
- Establish vegetative buffers to filter runoff and protect water resources.
- Restore habitat for fish and wildlife, including endangered species.
- Reduce sedimentation and nutrient pollution in nearby streams and rivers.
- Receive financial incentives and annual rental payments for enrolled land.

How to Participate:
- Contact the district to discuss the eligibility of your land.
- Develop a conservation plan tailored to your property’s needs and goals.
- Receive funding and ongoing support to implement restoration practices.
- This program offers a win-win solution for farmers and the environment by promoting sustainable land use practices while providing financial assistance.

Contact the Pomeroy Conservation District for more information about enrolling in CREP.

CREP plants native trees and shrubs to improve stream conditions and enhance wetlands along salmon streams. All of the costs for these improvements are paid by the program. In addition, the program provides oversight and maintenance for about five years after planting to assure success. The landowners are paid rent for allowing their land to be used for fish and wildlife improvements and receive a monetary bonus for signing up.