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| The Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) is a voluntary program for people who want to develop or improve wildlife habitat on tribal and private lands. It provides both technical assistance and cost sharing to help establish and improve fish and wildlife habitat. |
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| The Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) has been a successful program in the state of Minnesota. WHIP has provided an opportunity for private landowners to develop and or improve their wildlife habitat. |
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What’s Eligible |
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landowner is eligible to participate and almost any type of land may
be eligible, including: |
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Grassland |
Woodland pastureland |
Wetlands |
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Streams and riparian areas |
Agricultural or non-agricultural land |
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| Land that is not eligible for other state or federal conservation programs may be eligible for WHIP. To participate, you must own or have control of the land under consideration for the duration of the WHIP contract. |
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| f you are interested in finding out more about the program please contact Carissa Spencer, District Conservationist or Betsy Norland, Soil Conservation Technician at USDA-NRCS, 923 North State Street, Suite 170, Fairmont, MN 560331. (507) 235-6661 x107 or carissa.spencer@mn.usda.gov or betsy.norland@mn.usda.gov. |
| The contents are the property of Martin SWCD. The District's goal is to provide quality and accurate information. All information within this site is subject to change and should only serve as a guideline for the District's services and procedures. For the most Current and accurate information please contact the District at (507) 235-6680. |