MONROE — The Green County Land and Water Conservation Department is accepting applications for soil conservation and water quality cost-shares until Dec. 31.

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 $40 per acre. 

Examples of practices that are offered through both 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 complete list of available practices or to apply, visit the USDA Service Center at 1627 4th Avenue West in Monroe. With questions, contact Todd Jenson at 608-325-4195 Ext. 119.