Programs

2010 Landowner Incentive Program

The Landowner Incentive Program (LIP) has been developed by the King Conservation District to address soil and water resource concerns in King County by funding on-the-ground conservation projects. The KCD LIP is intended to promote stewardship by enabling landowners to implement best management practices (BMPs) on their land. A landowner will be required to have either an approved farm plan, forest stewardship plan, or be currently receiving technical assistance from the KCD in order to apply.

The KCD LIP is an incentive based program that can fund 50-90% of the project cost with the remainder to be provided by the applicant. The list of funded practices includes both agricultural related BMPs and non-agricultural BMPs.

There is no lifetime maximum on the number of BMPs a landowner can fund through the KCD LIP. However, the landowner must complete and receive reimbursement for a funded practice before another application to fund additional practices or BMPs will be considered.

Program Details LIP Flyer LIP 2010 Calendar     Application Forms 2010 Application 2010 Application Instructions 2010 Budget Signature Authorization     Amendment Forms Request for Budget Revision Request for Timeline Revision     Completed Project Forms In Kind Labor Tracking Request for Reimbursement

BMPs (click for a definition and pictures) Animal Trails and Walkways Aquatic Area Buffer Building Relocation from Aquatic Area/Buffer Bulkhead Removal (Freshwater, Marine) Cross/Buffer Fencing Forest Health Management Heavy Use Area Protection Pasture & Hay Planting Roof Runoff Structure Stream Crossing Subsurface Drain Upland Wildlife Habitat Management Waste Storage Facility Watering Facility

For more information, contact Marcie Myers
(425) 282-1902