2008 Idaho Conservation Security Program (CSP)
 

Idaho'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.

The following documents on this page will require Adobe Acrobat or Microsoft PowerPoint.

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)

2008 CSP Idaho Conservation Record Book (PDF; 1 MB)

Additional Information

Information on the Little Lost Watershed

Little Lost Watershed (HUC 17040217)  (PDF; 1.18 MB)

NRCS National CSP Information

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

2008 CSP Sign-up Notice in Federal Register (PDF; 1.54 MB) 

Federal Register Correction (PDF; 162 KB) 

Fact Sheets and Meeting Information:

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

Little Lost Watershed Payment Schedule  (XLS; 46 KB) 

2008 Basic Eligibility Checklist  (PDF; 614 KB)
 
2008 CSP Sign-up Factsheet  (PDF; 324 KB) 

Delineating an Agricultural Operation in CSP  (PDF; 288 KB)

You're Applying for CSP ... Now What?  (PDF; 472 KB) 

2008 CSP Presentation  (PPT; 12.3 MB)  

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

Links:

• Idaho OnePlan
• NRCS Conservation Security Program
• NRCS Farm Bill Web Site

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: 06/10/2008