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2008 Idaho Conservation Security Program (CSP)
 

Little Lost WatershedIdaho's Little Lost Watershed Selected for 2008

Some of Idaho's best conservation stewards in a selected watershed will have the opportunity to be rewarded for their hard work.

The Conservation Security Program (CSP) sign-up will occur from April 18 to May 16, 2008.  This year's eligible watershed is the Little Lost.

CSP is a voluntary program rewarding those farmers and ranchers meeting the highest conservation standards on their lands.

Farmers and ranchers in this year's watershed will want to gather their farm records and application information now.  Producers interested in determining their eligibility should first review the "Basic Eligibility Checklist" (below) and then the CSP Self-Assessment Workbook (link below).

A public meeting and workshop will be held in the Little Lost watershed to help producers prepare.
 

Little Lost Watershed Maps

Find out if your land falls inside the Little Lost watershed.

General Map

Detailed Map


Application Materials

Producers with the majority of their land inside the boundaries of the selected watershed have met the first criteria for eligibility in CSP.  Producers must fill out a Self-Assessment to apply for the program.  By going through the CSP Self-Assessment Workbook, potential CSP participants will get a good idea about whether they are eligible for CSP at this time.  Producers who may not be eligible can find out about programs that can help them achieve a higher level at conservation so that they may apply for CSWP in the future. 

Conservation Security Program Self-Assessment and Workbooks

Producers need to provide records of their conservation work.  Idaho has developed a Conservation Records Book to assist with organizing records for the program.  The self-assessment workbook is required and the Idaho CSP record book is a valuable tool to organize your farm and ranch records.

2008 CSP Self Assessment Workbook (required)

Adobe Acrobat Document2008 CSP Idaho Conservation Record Book (1 MB)


Additional Information

Information on the Little Lost Watershed

Adobe Acrobat DocumentLittle Lost Watershed (HUC 17040217)  (1.18 MB)


NRCS National CSP Information

Visit the National NRCS Web site for more information about CSP across the Nation

Adobe Acrobat Document2008 CSP Sign-up Notice in Federal Register (1.54 MB) 
 Adobe Acrobat DocumentFederal Register Correction (162 KB) 


Fact Sheets and Meeting Information:

The following documents will require Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word or Microsoft PowerPoint.

Microsoft Excel DocumentLittle Lost Watershed Payment Schedule  (42 KB)   
Microsoft Word DocumentCSP Workshop Schedule  (620 KB)   
 Adobe Acrobat Document2008 Basic Eligibility Checklist  (614 KB)
Adobe Acrobat Document2008 CSP Sign-up Factsheet  (324 KB) 
Power Point Presentation2008 CSP Presentation (12.3 MB)  New!
Adobe Acrobat DocumentDelineating an Agricultural Operation in CSP (288 KB)
Adobe Acrobat DocumentYou're Applying for CSP ... Now What? (472 KB) 


Enhancements and Certification Sheets

The following are listings of offered CSP enhancement activities that may be selected along with the certification requirements.  Please keep in mind that these are offered nationally and may not be possible for you to complete in your location.  Care should be taken in the selection of these activities.  For example, before agreeing to the enhancement activity "Recycle 100 Percent of Waste Lubricants" you may wish to find out where the closest approved multi-lubricant recycling center is located.  If may not be feasible to haul your waste lubricants if your nearest location is several hundred miles away.

A brief summary of the enhancements can be found here:

Summary of Enhancements

Enhancement Activity Sheet Size Type Certification Sheet Size Type
Agricultural Odor Control 59 KB Adobe Acrobat Document Agricultural Odor Control 68 KB Adobe Acrobat Document
Controlled Avoidance Through Controlled Traffic  Updated! 39 KB Adobe Acrobat Document Controlled Avoidance Through Controlled Traffic 49 KB Adobe Acrobat Document
Cropped Woodland Improvement 26 KB Adobe Acrobat Document Cropped Woodland Improvement 26 KB Adobe Acrobat Document
Drainage Water Management 34 KB Adobe Acrobat Document Drainage Water Management 52 KB Adobe Acrobat Document
Energy Audit or Agricultural Operations 35 KB Adobe Acrobat Document Energy Audit or Agricultural Operations 30 KB Adobe Acrobat Document
Field Poly Tubing and Drip Tape Recycling 25 KB Adobe Acrobat Document Field Poly Tubing and Drip Tape Recycling 29 KB Adobe Acrobat Document
Grazing Management 58 KB Adobe Acrobat Document Grazing Management 100 KB Adobe Acrobat Document
Irrigation Management 40 KB Adobe Acrobat Document Irrigation Management 32 KB Adobe Acrobat Document
Grazing Monitoring 395 KB Adobe Acrobat Document Grazing Monitoring 145 KB Adobe Acrobat Document
Nutrient Management 105 KB Adobe Acrobat Document Nutrient Management 41 KB Adobe Acrobat Document
Ozone Precursor Reduction 63 KB Adobe Acrobat Document Ozone Precursor Reduction 66 KB Adobe Acrobat Document
Particulate Matter Reduction 49 KB Adobe Acrobat Document Particulate Matter Reduction 73 KB Adobe Acrobat Document
Pesticide Management 68 KB Adobe Acrobat Document Pesticide Management 74 KB Adobe Acrobat Document
Pollinator Areas 31 KB Adobe Acrobat Document Pollinator Areas 39 KB Adobe Acrobat Document
      List of Idaho Native Flowering Plants 850 KB Adobe Acrobat Document
Recycle 100% of on Farm Waste Lubricants 35 KB Adobe Acrobat Document Recycle 100% of on Farm Waste Lubricants 30 KB Adobe Acrobat Document
Reduction of Evaporative Losses on Croplands 32 KB Adobe Acrobat Document Reduction of Evaporative Losses on Croplands 37 KB Adobe Acrobat Document
Remote Monitoring of Irrigation Pumping Plants 24 KB Adobe Acrobat Document Remote Monitoring of Irrigation Pumping Plants 27 KB Adobe Acrobat Document
Renewable Energy Generation 34 KB Adobe Acrobat Document Renewable Energy Generation 29 KB Adobe Acrobat Document
Riparian Zone Management 36 KB Adobe Acrobat Document Riparian Zone Management 26 KB Adobe Acrobat Document
Salinity Management 36 KB Adobe Acrobat Document Salinity Management 36 KB Adobe Acrobat Document
Shallow Water Habitat Management 38 KB Adobe Acrobat Document Shallow Water Habitat Management 26 KB Adobe Acrobat Document
Soil Conditioning Index Thresholds 37 KB Adobe Acrobat Document Soil Conditioning Index Thresholds 23 KB Adobe Acrobat Document
Wildlife Friendly Haying Management  22 KB Adobe Acrobat Document Wildlife Friendly Haying Management 26 KB Adobe Acrobat Document
Wildlife-Water Quality - Widen Buffers 40 KB Adobe Acrobat Document Wildlife-Water Quality - Widen Buffers 34 KB Adobe Acrobat Document
Wildlife Structures 131 KB Adobe Acrobat Document Wildlife Structures 74 KB Adobe Acrobat Document


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2005 and 2006 Information

Idaho CSP Contact:

Rob Fredericksen, CSP Program Leader
Phone:  (208) 685-6993
E-mail: Rob.Fredericksen@id.usda.gov

This page will be updated as soon as information becomes available.  Please check back often.

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Last Modified: 04/29/2008