2020 Stewardship Incentive Program now open!
April's showers are sure to bring May's weeds!
As the sun starts to tease us with her infrequent and unannounced visits, we are reminded that the growing season will soon be upon us. Even the most dedicated farmer or master gardener is unlikely to get out there and enjoy spring before the weeds get their start on the growing season. So, as you are putting pencil to paper and planning the spring time plantings, weed control should be at the top of the "to do" list. To help some Lewis County residents in their efforts, we are offering the Stewardship Incentive Program again in 2020.
The Stewardship Incentive Program is a voluntary “mini” grant program for Lewis County landowners with the goal of providing financial assistance to landowners in their efforts to control priority noxious weeds as identified by Lewis County. Thru a simple application process, LCNWCB will provide site specific noxious weed identification, consultation on appropriate control measures, and reimbursement of up to 75% for the cost of approved herbicide to Lewis County landowners.
The process is relatively simple. Landowners will qualifying noxious weeds on their land will fill out and submit a short application. Site inspections will be conducted before and after herbicidal treatment. Upon approval of a successful treatment, a landowner can receive a “mini” grant to cover part of the cost of herbicide (not to exceed $100).
For anyone interested in participating in the Stewardship Incentive Program, please review the eligibility and program requirements by downloading and/or printing the following supporting documents and application. Funds are limited and the first group of SIP participants will be selected in April/May 2020 so get your application in soon!
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2020 Stewardship Incentive Program Information