Wetland Reserve Easement Checklist
Checklist for owners with a wetland reserve easement, covering the easement terms, site conditions and records needed to stay in line with the agreement. Use it on each visit and keep the completed copy with your farm records.
ChecklistSoil, Water & ConservationFree PDF
What is on this checklist
- Easement documents located
- Boundaries marked and visible
- Water control structures inspected
- Vegetation status noted
- Invasive plants observed
- Fences and signs in good repair
- Allowed and restricted uses reviewed
- Contacts for the NRCS office listed
- Landowner notes recorded
How to use this checklist
Fill in the farm, date and your name, then walk the job with the sheet in hand. A habit of five minutes on this list tends to catch small problems early.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA NRCS and USDA.
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