Wildlife Conservation Archives

Invasive species removal and how it helps promote a well-rounded ecosystem

September 22, 2023 / Environmental Conservation, Wildlife Conservation

Let’s explore the critical topic of invasive species removal and how it plays a pivotal role in restoring and maintaining the health of our ecosystems worldwide. Invasive species are non-native organisms that, when introduced to a new environment, outcompete native species for resources and disrupt the ecosystem’s natural functions. These invaders can be plants, animals, […]

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More than $146 Million for Wetland Conservation Projects and National Wildlife Refuges from the U.S. Department of the Interior

June 1, 2023 / Agricultural News, Environmental Conservation, Wildlife Conservation

This year the US Department of the Interior has granted over $50 million for conservation projects and wildlife refuges, which will be matched by partners and amounts to over $146 million. This will help either conserve or restore over 240 thousand acres (about the area of San Antonio, Texas!) of wetland and upland.

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The Benefits of the State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) Initiative

April 13, 2023 / Environmental Conservation, General, Soil, Wildlife Conservation

As part of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), the State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) Initiative is designed to enhance important wildlife habitat to achieve local conservation goals. SAFE is a component of CRP that specifically focuses on working with private landowners to convert their land into valuable wildlife habitat. For the environment, the land,

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The Goals of the Illinois Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)

March 20, 2023 / CRP, Environmental Conservation, Soil, Wildlife Conservation

In 2022, Illinois reinstated the statewide Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) as a division of the federal Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Along with the general conservation and restoration goals of CRP, CREP focuses on specific goals for each state. Upon its return, the Illinois CREP released a number of guidelines and requirements for landowners interested

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What is the State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) Initiative?

October 5, 2022 / CRP, Wildlife Conservation

With the goal of restoring wildlife habitat, the State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) Initiative is an integral facet of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). While CRP focuses on conservation efforts as a whole, SAFE aims specifically to protect vulnerable wildlife species from endangerment and extinction. To do so, it focuses on establishing robust, native

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Conservation Reserve Program Pros and Cons

CRP Pros and Cons

March 1, 2022 / CRP, Environmental Conservation, General, Wildlife Conservation

If you’re considering enrolling your land in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), you likely already have some idea of the benefits of participating in this program. But you may be wondering what, if anything, are the drawbacks to CRP? While the positives of participating in CRP certainly outweigh the negatives, it’s important to understand both

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Rules for Maintaining Your CRP Acres

January 14, 2022 / CRP, Environmental Conservation, General, Wildlife Conservation

Establishing your Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) project on your eligible farmland is the first step in taking advantage of the extensive benefits associated with the program. There are a number of eligibility requirements you and your land must meet in order to participate in CRP, but once the initial phase of planting and growing has

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Why Choose Prairie Strips Over Traditional Strip Designs?

January 5, 2022 / CRP, Environmental Conservation, General, Wildlife Conservation

When beginning your contract with the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), you may have questions regarding which types of farming practices are best suited for maximizing the benefits of the program. Through the Clean Lakes, Estuaries and Rivers (CLEAR) Initiative established by the CRP, CP-43 Prairie Strips is a new project designed to assist you with

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What is CRP doing for your water?

December 20, 2021 / CRP, Environmental Conservation, Wildlife Conservation

One of the most important benefits of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is the improvement of water quality in farmlands participating in the program. While traditional agricultural practices can damage our country’s water supply by the use of pesticides and other harmful chemicals, CRP has been shown to improve water quality through numerous research and

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Row Crop Chemical Carryover – what you need to know when planting CRP

November 5, 2021 / CRP, Environmental Conservation, Wildlife Conservation

Chemical carryover caused by some new herbicides has become an increasingly frequent and potentially expensive problem for new CRP participants. If you used herbicide on the previous years’ crops, it may affect when you can plant your new CRP project. Some crop herbicides available on the market today have longer and longer carryover rates—sometimes 18

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