. A planning guide for protecting Montana's wetlands and riparian areas . Wetlands; Wetland management; Riparian areas; Riparian areas. Finally, landowners may not get much money for term easements, which are very similar to leases. Although term easements are gaining acceptance from landowners and agricultural organizations, some individuals still resist easements. Montana Case History: Teton County. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) holds a 30- year term easement through its Wetland Reserve Program (WRP) on 4,798 acres near Choteau. This easement protects a wet meadow and str
. A planning guide for protecting Montana's wetlands and riparian areas . Wetlands; Wetland management; Riparian areas; Riparian areas. Finally, landowners may not get much money for term easements, which are very similar to leases. Although term easements are gaining acceptance from landowners and agricultural organizations, some individuals still resist easements. Montana Case History: Teton County. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) holds a 30- year term easement through its Wetland Reserve Program (WRP) on 4,798 acres near Choteau. This easement protects a wet meadow and stream complex, both dominated by sedges, grasses, and forbs. As stated in the easement language, NRCS. retains the right to protect the area for wildlife habitat, which means that no haying or agriculture production can occur in the wetland or stream area except as determined through a compatible use process and then approved by the NRCS State Conservationist. The landowner receives 75% of the appraised agricultural value of the land for an easement payment. This Teton County agreement also contained a significant restoration project, where a portion of the stream was restored and four ponds were built. WRP restoration projects are cost-shared at a rate of 75% from NRCS and 25% from the landowner. For more information, contact a local NRCS office or Dennis Dellwo, Wetland Reserve Program, NRCS, 10 East Babcock Street, Bozeman, MT 59715; (406) 522-4000. — Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act (310 Permit Program) — Purpose: To minimize soil erosion and sedimentation, maintain water quality and stream channel integrity, protect and preserve streams and rivers in their natural state, and prevent property damage to adjacent landowners. Who Enacts It: The board of supervisors of the local Conservation District administers the 310 permit program within the district boundaries. A person proposing work in or near a stream must apply for and receive a 310 permit before proceedin
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