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Landowner Assistance - Benton SWCD

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Program level:

Local

Provider:

Benton SWCD

Benefits provided: 

Free technical assistance

Land use:

Agriculture, Forest

Water-focused program: 

Yes

Benton SWCD can help landowners in a number of ways from planning, to applying for funds, to technical assistance and more.

Overview

Description:

We can assist you with many resource concerns. Read the full list below or request a site visit.

Habitat Restoration
Includes analysis, recommendations of native plants, site preparation including invasive weed control methods, write permits, planting methods and plans, where to order plants, secure contractors of restoration associated with:
- Riparian (including CREP planning) buffer restoration
Wetland and upland prairie, oak savannah and oak woodlands
Improving wildlife habitats in general in rural and urban settings.

Land Management
Provide technical assistance for implementing practices to enhance and protect forestry, agro-forestry (including buffers), woodlands, pasture, natural areas, cropland, urban, (including weed control) resource concerns

Water Quality/Quantity
Recommend practices to protect and improve surface and ground water resource issues, mud and manure, drainage, irrigation, rural storm water quality, in-stream issues, work with ODA on Agricultural Water Quality issues
Conservation Incentive Program lead
Conservation and Restoration Planning
Assess site for natural resource concerns, conduct analysis and make recommendations for conservation practices to correct problems: soil, water, air, plants, domestic animals.

Mapping
Soils, soil description, historical/current vegetation, zoning, aerial photos, topography surveys and maps, stream profiles and x-sections, assist with permit applications.
Project Development

Grant writing, project development, develop budget, secure funding, management and oversight, reporting. OWEB, CIP, work with NRCS and FSA on federal Farm Program promotion and implementation to fund priority resource concerns.

Eligibility:

Must reside within the Benton SWCD service boundary.

Financial benefit: 

N/A

Contact information

Information last updated on July 15, 2025.

Planning Importance

Developing a forest, agricultural, or conservation plan helps identify and prioritize objectives for landowners. These objectives can determine what type programs to search for. Supporting organizations in your area often provide free consultation and planning.

Landscape Characteristics

See how your land fits into the broader context of regional conservation, ecosystem services, and working lands' values across the landscape through our interactive mapper tool. It could help you determine which program is a good fit for you!

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