Conservation district accepting applications for cost share assistance

The Russell County Conservation District is currently accepting applications for 2023 cost share assistance under the Kentucky Soil Erosion and Water Quality Cost Share Program.

The program contains best management practices that include alternative water systems, rotational grazing systems, heavy use feed areas, stream exclusion fencing, and grassed waterways. The funding for practices will be approved as funds are available.

Approved applicants are reimbursed at a 75/25 percent cost share rate for installing practices up to maximum allowed per applicant per year.

Applications for the next scoring period will be October 7th. For more information, stop by the office at 159 Ferco Way in Jamestown or call 270-343-3343 or 270-585-2073.