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Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)

Under the Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, what was formerly called the Conservation Security Program was renamed the Conservation Stewardship Program.

Final regulations for 2008 Farm Bill programs have not been finalized but a general description of the Conservation Stewardship Program is contained in the document linked below.
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Conservation Stewardship Program "At a glance"

Conservation Security Program 2008

The Boardman River/Charlevoix River Watershed has been selected to participate in the 2008 CSP sign-up. More information about the sign-up can be found on the Boardman Charlevoix River Watershed Web page linked below.

CSP is a voluntary conservation program and has a unique role among USDA programs. It identifies and rewards those farmers and ranchers who meet the highest standards of conservation and environmental management on their operations. It creates powerful incentives for other producers to meet those same standards of conservation performance on their operations, and provides public benefits for generations to come.

Only landowners and producers in designated watersheds are eligible to sign-up for CSP. In Michigan, six watersheds have been designated since 2004 and 574 Michigan producers were accepted into the program. As funding becomes available, NRCS announces the addition of new watersheds into the program.

Related Web Pages CSP Documents
NRCS National CSP Website Michigan Watershed Maps
Boardman Charlevoix River Watershed 2008 Self Assessment Workbook
Enhancement Job Sheets 2008 Rules, Notices & Supporting Documents
Legal & Record Keeping Forms
Related Program Information

Michigan CSP Watersheds

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Adobe Acrobat DocumentDesignated CSP Watersheds in Michigan 2004-2008
Adobe Acrobat DocumentDesignated Michigan CSP Watersheds for 2008

CSP Self Assessment

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Adobe Acrobat Document 2008 Self Assessment workbook
Self-Assessment Tools
Microsoft Excel DocumentWildlife Habitat
Microsoft Excel DocumentDrainage Water Management
Microsoft Excel DocumentIrrigation Water Management
Microsoft Excel DocumentGrazing Lands Management
Adobe Acrobat DocumentInstructions for Grazing Lands Management Tool
Microsoft Excel DocumentSoil and Water Eligibility Tool
Adobe Acrobat DocumentInstructions for Soil and Water Eligibility Tool
Microsoft Excel DocumentWildlife Tool

CSP Rules, Notices and Supporting Documents                                            back to top

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Microsoft Excel Document2008 CSP Payment Schedule
Microsoft Excel DocumentPayment Estimator
Adobe Acrobat DocumentConservation Security Program Interim Final Rule with Request for Comments (June 21, 2004)
Adobe Acrobat DocumentAmendment to Interim Final Rule (March 2005)
Adobe Acrobat DocumentFrequently Asked Questions (March 2006)
Adobe Acrobat DocumentCSP Fact Sheet (March 2005)
Adobe Acrobat DocumentCSP Key Points (March 2005)
Adobe Acrobat DocumentWatershed Selection Key Points (May 2004)
 Adobe Acrobat DocumentWatershed Selection Questions and Answers (May 2004) 
Adobe Acrobat DocumentWatershed Approach Key Points (May 2004) 
Adobe Acrobat DocumentWatershed Approach Questions and Answers (May 2004) 
 Adobe Acrobat DocumentApplication Process Flowchart

Sample Financial & Record Keeping Forms                                                                     back to top

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Financial & Legal Forms
Adobe Acrobat DocumentControl of Land Certification
Adobe Acrobat DocumentPower of Attorney
Adobe Acrobat DocumentDirect Deposit Sign-up Form
Record Keeping Forms
Adobe Acrobat DocumentNutrient Management
Adobe Acrobat DocumentPest Management
Adobe Acrobat DocumentLivestock Waste Management
Adobe Acrobat DocumentRUSLE2 Tillage Systems Worksheet
Microsoft Excel DocumentPasture Management Spreadsheet

Related Program Information                                                                        back to top

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Adobe Acrobat DocumentConservation Security Program, Section 2001 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-171)

Contact

Kim Wieber, CSP Coordinator
Phone:  517-324-5276
E-mail:  kim.wieber@mi.usda.gov

Last Modified 11/10/2008