Number: RS21740
Title: Conservation Security Program: Implementation and Current Issues
Authors: Tadlock Cowan, Resources, Science, and Industry Division 
Abstract: The first enrollment for CSP was in July 2004 covering 18 watersheds in 22 states. A second enrollment in November 2005 was implemented in 220 watersheds nationwide. These two enrollments resulted in 15,000 contracts with landowners on 12.1 million acres of working agricultural lands. A third enrollment period was announced in February 2006 for 60 watersheds, including ones in Guam and the Caribbean. In that year, 4,323 contracts were accepted, adding more than 3.6 million acres. No new contracts were signed in FY2007. A fourth sign-up period is underway April 18-May 17, 2008, for eligible farms and ranches in 51 new watersheds.
Pages: 6
Date: April 24, 2008