County Project Highlights

The session highlights the new Riparian Buffer Incentive Program launched in 2023, which simplifies the application process and encourages community involvement. It sets minimum buffer width requirements and requires projects to score at least 50 points for funding. The program offers $7,000 per acre for projects, with a total of 5.39 acres implemented so far. Contractors and service foresters collaborate to enhance forest health, focusing on water quality and maintenance protocols.