Conservation Compliance
In order to maintain eligibility for most USDA programs, producers must comply with the Highly Erodible Land Conservation (HELC) and Wetland Conservation (WC) provisions, agreeing they will not:
- Produce an agricultural commodity on highly erodible land without an adequate conservation system;
- Plant an agricultural commodity on a converted wetland;
- Convert a wetland to make possible the production of an agricultural commodity.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is responsible for providing program participants technical assistance and determinations to assist them in complying with the provisions.
HELC/WC Provision Contact
Name: Bobby Evans
Title: State Resource Conservationist
Phone: 509-323-2961
Email: robert.d.evans@usda.gov |
HELC/WC Technical Resources
Given the geographical differences of wetlands, soils, and climate in each State; information and technical resources specific to Washington implementation of the HELC/WC provisions are provided below:
Washington
- Highly Erodible HEL Soils Lists (Lists the soils that can erode at an excessive rate from either water or wind because of soil properties)
Wetland Conservation Provision Job Approval Authority (List of Agency experts that possess the requisite training, knowledge, skills, and abilities to issue technical determinations and decisions)
Washington HELC/WC Fact Sheets
Conservation Compliance Fact Sheet
Highly Erodible Land Conservation & Wetland Conservation Compliance for Crop Insurance Participants
USDA Conservation Compliance Process Flowchart
