Gasconade County Soil and Water Conservation District
Assistance Available
Applications for cost-share assistance through the Gasconade County Soil and Water Conservation District will only be approved when the land, upon which the practice is being installed, is experiencing erosion at a rate greater than the tolerable soil loss limit (“T” level), or is experiencing active gully erosion, or is otherwise exempt from excessive erosion requirements as allowed by the Cost-Share Rule.
All practices must meet NRCS Standards and Specifications. A “Conservation Plan” will be developed for all practices. All practices have a five or 10 year maintenance agreement. All 10-year practices will be recorded at the county courthouse at district expense. All maintenance work is the responsibility of the landowner (i.e., brush clearing, top dressing with fertilizer, fence repair...)
The district pays up to 75 percent of the county average cost unless otherwise stated. There is a maximum of $6,000 per landowner/per year limit.
To qualify for these practices,you need to own a minimum of 20 acres and produce a minimum of $1,000 in agricultural sales. You must contact the soil and water office and set up an appointment for a technician to evaluate your conservation needs. You will then need to make application to the board for funding. You MUST NOT begin the practice BEFORE board approval.
Upon approval you will be notified by phone to
come in for a post-conference and receive your
cost-share packet. There is a time frame in
which the practice must be completed.
All practices must be paid for in advance. The
State of Missouri requires paid receipts, which are signed and dated by the vendor. The
landowner will be reimbursed upon completion
of the project, NRCS certification and processing
of the claim paperwork.
All technical and managerial services are provided free of charge.
Those practices that are available are:
DSL-1, Permanent Vegetative Cover
DSL-2, Permanent Vegetative Cover Improvement
DSL-4, Terrace Systems
DSL-44, Terrace Systems With Tile
DSL-5, Diversion
DSL-11, Permanent Vegetative Cover on Critical Areas
DSL-111, Permanent Vegetative Cover - Confined Animal Feed Lots
DSL-15, No-Till Systems
DFR-4, Forest Plantation
DFR-5, Woodland Protection Through Livestock Exclusion
DWC-1, Water Impoundment Reservoirs
DWP-1, Sediment Retention, Erosion or Water Control Structures
DWP-3, Sod Waterways
DSP-2, Permanent Vegetative Cover Enhancement (very poor or endophyte fungus infestation)
DSP-3, Planned Grazing System
DSP-33, Planned Grazing System With a Pond
DSP-333, Planned Grazing System With a Well
For more information on these practices please contact our office or see the following link for a brochure. Cost-Share Brochure PDF
