- Project area must be submitted to the Stakeholder Leadership Team (SLT) on the Project Proposal Form and approved by a majority of the members before a contract is signed.
- Projects must be within the priority area as outlined in the nine-element plan and must protect sensitive riparian area near tributaries.
- Financial assistance will not exceed $80 per acre per year for ten consecutive years. Payment in full after riparian area is planted. Program is year to year thereafter.
- 70% financial assistance for establishment of riparian/vegetation area.
- Landowners/operators must keep a buffer of 30 feet from nearest stream with 180 feet maximum.
- Practices allowed on sensitive land after riparian/vegetation is established: a. Flash grazing allowed between October 1 through March 15 each year. Must maintain 4-6 inches of vegetative cover. Alternative water source for livestock required. b. Haying allowed June 15 through September 15. c. Mowing/management of unwanted species d. Maintenance of land is required and the responsibility of the landowner/operator. This includes but is not limited to noxious weeds/undesirable plants, insects, and pests in order to avoid adverse impact on surrounding land.
- Should practice be terminated before end of contract date, all payment of 10 years must be returned in full to KAWS, including establishment of riparian planting.
- No maximum payment limits. Enrollment into program will be dependent on funding available.
