Conservation Assistance Resources
We provide information and act as a resource to landowners on the various conservation easement and incentive programs available. This page provides contact information for various programs that can provide conservation assistance. Additional information about these programs can also be found on the Land Conservation page.
State and Federal
Conservation Easement Programs
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP)
Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP)
Sue.Mullins@fdacs.gov
Department of Environmental Protection-Division of State Lands: Florida Forever
Florida Forever
Deborah.burr@floridadep.gov
Florida Forest Service: The Forest Legacy Program
The Forest Legacy Program
Catherine.Ingram@FreshFromFlorida.com
NRCS: The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP)
The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP)
marcus.shorter@usda.gov
NRCS ACEP: Wetland Reserve Easement
Wetland Reserve Easement
Crenel.francis@usda.gov
NRCS-Agricultural Conservation Land Easement Program: Agricultural Land Easements (ALE)
Agricultural Land Easements (ALE)
sara.may2@usda.gov
Conservation Incentive Programs and Cost Share Opportunities
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Private Landowner Assistance Program
Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program
FDACS Office of Best Management Practices
Contact AgBMPHelp@FreshFromFlorida.com
NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program
NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program
Florida Forest Service Cost Share Programs
South Florida Water Management District Dispersed Water Storage Program
Southwest Florida Water Management District FARMS Programs
FWC’s Gopher Tortoise Recipient Site
NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program
Florida Forest Service Cost Share Programs
South Florida Water Management District Dispersed Water Storage Program
Additional Resources
Other Groups providing resources for Florida Landowners
- Florida Cattlemen’s Association
- Florida Forestry Association
- Florida Farm Bureau
- Florida Land Trusts
- Florida Land Steward
- Range Cattle Research and Education Center
Groups offering conservation easement and other assistance to private landowners.
There are many groups and individuals offering assistance on conservation programs to landowners. Please contact us for a list of names and contact information. Below are a few groups that focus on easements and land protection in Florida (not an inclusive list)