MONROE — 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. That practice is paid on a flat rate of $40 per acre. 

A few examples of practices that are offered through the programs are well decommissioning, grassed waterways, manure storage, barnyard runoff control systems, stream bank improvement, cattle and equipment crossings, roof gutters and diversions. 

For a list of available practices or to apply, visit the USDA Service Center at 1627 4th Avenue West, Monroe. Those with questions should contact Todd Jenson at 608-325-4195, ext. 119.