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SELF-ASSESSMENT NOTEBOOK-

CSP will help producers maintain conservation stewardship and implement additional conservation practices that provide added environmental enhancement.  Producers complete a self-assessment, including description of conservation activities on their operations, to help determine eligibility for CSP at this time.  Click here to download a pdf version of the self-assessment workbook.

Please note that this workbook will also be provided at the Public Meeting.

 
PUBLIC MEETING-

The Baltimore County Soil Conservation District and Natural Resources Conservation Service will host a public meeting from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on April 16th at the Oregon Ridge Nature Center located at 13555 Beaver Dam Road in Cockeysville to discuss program details and eligibility requirements. 

There's  no charge for this meeting, but due to space requirements we ask that you reserve a seat by calling (410) 666-1188, ext. 3.
ELIGIBLE AREA MAPS-

In Maryland, the CSP is available in the Gunpowder-Patapsco Watershed that encompasses most of Baltimore County and portions of Anne Arundel, Howard, Carroll and Harford counties.   Click here to a see a map of the eligible watershed area for Maryland.  Click here to see a map of the eligible watershed area for Baltimore County. 

2008 Tree and Shrub Sale-

The District is currently offering a selection of Root Production Method (RPM) hardwood trees and shrubs in 3 gallon pots ready to plant.  RPM Ecosystems tree seedlings are well known for their faster growth, higher survivability and earlier seed production.

SIGN UP PERIOD-

The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Maryland announced a new sign up period starting April 18th and ending May 30th for the Conservation Security Program (CSP). 

FUNDING-

Depending on the level of participation, contracts may range from 5 – 10 years and pay $20,000 - $45,000 annually.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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