Illinois Administrative Code
Title 17 - CONSERVATION
Part 1515 - CONSERVATION RESERVE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (CREP)
Section 1515.70 - Illinois Conservation Management Plans
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 38, September 20, 2024
a) Illinois CREP Acreage shall be operated and maintained by Landowners pursuant to an Illinois Conservation Management Plan for the duration of the Illinois CREP Grant of Conservation Right and Easement Agreement.
b) Illinois Conservation Management Plans are to be negotiated between IDNR and the Landowner during the Illinois CREP enrollment process. Illinois Conservation Management Plans are an enforceable component of the Illinois CREP Grant of Conservation Right and Easement Agreement.
c) Illinois Conservation Management Plans shall be designed to further the following Illinois CREP programmatic goals, listed in order of priority:
d) Illinois Conservation Management Plans document current Illinois CREP Acreage conditions and set forth conservation management strategies and actions. Plans will specifically address the following on enrolled acres:
e) Illinois Conservation Management Plans may only be modified by written agreement of IDNR or an SWCD and the Landowner. Landowners must request modifications to their Plan in writing to IDNR or the SWCD. IDNR and the SWCD shall only approve requested modifications that: