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: Jennifer C. Heglund
Title: Assistant State Conservationist - HELC/WC State Specialist
Phone: 701-530-2095
Email: jennifer.heglund@usda.gov |
HELC/WC Technical Resources
Given the geographical differences of wetlands, soils, and climate in each State; information and technical resources specific to North Dakota implementation of the HELC/WC provisions are provided below:
North Dakota
Other North Dakota Resources
- Hydrogeomorphic Functional Assessments (HGM) (Models that provide a functional assessment of a wetland.)
North Dakota HELC/WC Fact Sheets
North Dakota Mitigation Fact Sheet (PDF;178KB)
North Dakota Certified Wetland Determination Fact Sheet (PDF; 288KB)
North Dakota HELC/WC Success Stories
Mitigation Success Story
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