Programs are available to provide cost-share reimbursement to private landowners who are engaged in wildlife habitat related conservation work. Practices such as seeding native grasses and forbs, wetland restoration, woody invasion removal, prescribed fire, early successional habitat creation, and habitat improvements for species of greatest conservation need may be eligible for cost-sharing on private lands. The programs listed below may be able to assist you with conservation work on your lands.
To determine which program may best suit your needs, contact your Iowa DNR Wildlife Bureau, Private Lands Biologist.
Habitat Check-Off
Habitat Check-off is an agreement between Iowa DNR, Iowa Pheasants Forever, and the Iowa Native Seed Growers Association (INSGA) that the growers in the Association will donate 10% of their seed sale profits to a fund shared equally between Iowa DNR and Iowa Pheasants Forever.
Habitat Check-off Program
Forestry Programs
Practices such as tree planting, forested riparian buffers, forest stand improvement, site preparation for natural regeneration, wildlife habitat improvement, and fencing may be eligible for cost-sharing on private lands. Learn more about programs that fund forestry practices by contacting your
district forester.
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
EQIP is administered through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). EQIP provides financial and technical assistance to landowners to address natural resources concerns including improving or creating wildlife habitat. Contact your Private Lands Biologist. Iowa District Forester, or NRCS District Conservationist for additional information. Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)