Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) supports agricultural producers with land retirement and restoration assistance to reduce erosion, restore forests and wildlife habitat, and protect water.
Funder: Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates: Not specified
Funding Amounts: Restoration cost-sharing and crop rental payments for retired agricultural land
Summary: CREP supports voluntary retirement and restoration of environmentally sensitive agricultural land to reduce erosion, restore habitat, and protect water.
Key Information: The program serves agricultural producers seeking to retire environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production.
Description
The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) is a voluntary land retirement program listed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Forestry. It helps agricultural producers protect environmentally sensitive land by linking retirement from agricultural production with conservation restoration. Its goals include decreasing erosion, restoring forests and wildlife habitat, and safeguarding ground and surface water.
CREP provides two forms of assistance: cost-sharing for restoration work and crop rental payments for land retired from production. These support both the conservation work and the land retirement itself. DNR directs prospective participants to the Indiana State Department of Agriculture’s CREP program page for detailed eligibility, enrollment procedures, and current availability.
