Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)

Zigboon CREP Env Assessment 2021

The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) Easement Program is a state-funded land preservation program that aims to protect natural resources by preserving the property in perpetuity, installing practices that enhance water quality, and limiting future development potential. Properties which have an active CREP contract with the Soil Conservation District are eligible for a CREP easement. Since this program was implemented in 2009, over 4,433 acres have been permanently preserved.

CREP contracts are issued by the Farm Service Agency with assistance from the Soil Conservation District. To inquire about a CREP contract, please reach out to the Farm Service Agency at (301) 695-2803 ext. 2. For assistance from the Soil Conservation District, please reach out to them at 301-383-8782. 


Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Contract Information