The Green County Land and Water Conservation Department is accepting applications for soil conservation and water quality practices.

Practices approved for the Land and Water Conservation Department are paid on a 70% cost-share per practice basis. The exception to this rule is for nutrient management. This practice is paid on a flat rate of up to $28.00 per acre. The signup will continue until December 30, 2016.

A few examples of practices that are offered are: well decommissioning, grassed waterways, manure storage, barnyard runoff control systems, roof gutters, and diversions.

For a complete list of available practices or to apply, stop by the USDA Service Center at 1627 4th Avenue West, in Monroe. If you have questions, please contact Todd Jenson at (608) 325-4195, ext. 119.