Landowner Resources

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)
John.Fraites@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

Southwest Florida Water Management District FARMS Programs

FWC’s Gopher Tortoise Recipient Site

Additional Resources

Other Groups providing resources for Florida Landowners

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):