USDA NRCS NH State Office

Description

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in New Hampshire is requesting applications to provide implementation of restoration activities on land enrolled in the Wetlands Reserve Program. The objective of WRP is to provide technical and financial assistance to landowners in planning, designing and implementing wetland and associated upland restoration plans that maximize wildlife habitat in wetland systems, as well as provide water quality improvements, reduced soil erosion, reduced impacts of flooding and provide wildlife habitat opportunities for threatened and endangered species. Applicants will be responsible for assisting NRCS and landowners by providing assistance necessary to implement WRP restoration plans, while at the same time improving and protecting wetland habitat for environmental benefits. Performance may include any part or all operations necessary to select appropriate contractors, see that all applicable state permits necessary to implement restoration plans are obtained, inspect, and provide construction management activities for various wetland restorations and enhancement practices; and other related conservation practices that meet NRCS standards and specifications.

Who can apply

• Unrestricted

Contact

Betty Anderson <br/>Grants and Agreements Spec. <br/>Phone 603-868-9931
betty.anderson@nh.usda.gov