Producers in the Delaware River Watershed have until September 1, 2013 to apply for Best Management Practice (BMP) Auction funding available through Delaware River WRAPS with assistance from K-State Research & Extension. A variety of cropland, livestock and gully-control practices are eligible for the funding.
A BMP Auction operates like a reverse auction where producers offer to install a practice for a pre-determined price that they offer in the form of a bid. Successful “bidders” receive up to 70% cost-share ($7,500 maximum) for eligible practices installed in targeted areas of the watershed.
All applications must be received by the Sept. 1 deadline, and will be evaluated shortly thereafter. Funding decisions are based on water quality benefits received per dollar invested. Funding is granted to the most efficient practices that will be installed in targeted areas of the watershed.
Anyone interested in participating in the Auction can download an application from the Delaware River WRAPS website (www.delawarewraps.com). Applications are also available at Extension and Conservation District offices in Atchison, Brown, Jackson, Jefferson or Nemaha counties, at the Glacial Hills RC&D office in Wetmore, KS, or by calling 785-284-3422.
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