Your land.
Your decision.
More options.
Your decision.
More options.
Delta Waterfowl's free conservation assistance service helps farmers and ranchers navigate available program opportunities and understand which options best fit their land and operation.
Contact Our Habitat Extension Coordinator → A Landowner-Focused Approach
Conservation programs available through federal, state, local, and nonprofit organizations can provide supplemental income, offset management costs, enhance the productivity of working lands, and strengthen the long-term profitability of your farm or ranch.
Our Habitat Extension Coordinator Elizabeth Frohlich can help identify opportunities that may be worth exploring and connect you with the people who administer them.
Connect with Elizabeth →Elizabeth Frohlich
Habitat Extension Coordinator
Bismarck, North DakotaWhat Habitat Outreach Could Mean for Your Farm or Ranch
Financial Benefits
Eligible landowners may qualify for cost-share funding, incentive payments, or other financial assistance.
Landowner Control
Explore opportunities that fit your land, goals, and operation while remaining in control of every decision.
No-Cost Service
Work with Delta Waterfowl at no cost. There are no fees, obligations, or enrollment requirements.
Guidance Every Step of the Way
Delta Waterfowl can help you navigate available programs, understand your options, and connect with the appropriate partner.
Find Opportunities to Increase Revenue on Your Land
Click on each topic below to learn more.
Wet or Difficult-to-Farm Acres +
Turn less productive acres into a source of income through voluntary conservation programs that may provide annual payments, cost-share assistance, or other financial incentives.
Temporary and Seasonal Wetlands +
Protecting wetlands can help generate revenue through conservation payments while supporting water storage, soil health, and wildlife habitat.
Grasslands +
Grassland conservation programs can provide financial incentives to maintain working lands, improve forage resources, and support long-term productivity.
Grazing Systems +
Enhancements to grazing systems may qualify for cost-share funding and can improve livestock performance, pasture health, and operational efficiency.
Water Management +
Water management practices may be eligible for financial assistance that helps reduce costs, improve land productivity, and support resilient farming and ranching operations.
Wildlife-Friendly Agricultural Practices +
Implementing wildlife-friendly practices can unlock conservation funding opportunities while maintaining agricultural production and improving habitat value.
Habitat Restoration or Enhancements +
Restoring or enhancing habitat may qualify for incentive payments and cost-share assistance that help offset project expenses and create lasting benefits for your land.
Hunting Access +
Some programs provide compensation to landowners who voluntarily allow public hunting access, creating an additional source of income from enrolled acres.
Other Voluntary Conservation Opportunities +
A variety of conservation programs offer financial incentives, technical assistance, and cost-share funding tailored to your land, goals, and operation.
Why Delta Waterfowl?
Delta Waterfowl has a long history of working with farmers, ranchers, agricultural organizations, government agencies, and conservation partners to develop practical approaches to waterfowl conservation.
Our experience includes Working Wetlands, a North Dakota pilot program developed with extensive agricultural input. This input demonstrated strong support for voluntary incentive-based programs, showing that producers valued conservation approaches that allowed them to maintain agricultural flexibility.
Our free conservation assistance service builds on that history. Instead of promoting only one program, our coordinator helps producers understand the broader range of opportunities that may be available to them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Delta Waterfowl service a government program?
No. Delta Waterfowl is a conservation organization that provides free guidance and connects landowners with available conservation opportunities and program partners.
Does Delta Waterfowl offer grants or funding for habitat conservation?
No. We help landowners find and understand opportunities offered by government agencies and other conservation organizations.
Do I have to enroll in something if I contact Delta Waterfowl?
No. Talking with us does not create an obligation to participate.
Will Delta Waterfowl tell me what I have to do with my land?
No. We help explain available opportunities. You remain the decision-maker.
Can conservation programs provide financial benefits?
Some programs provide financial incentives, cost-share assistance, access payments, or other benefits. The details depend on the program and your property.
Do conservation programs mean I have to stop farming?
No. Many programs are designed for working lands and recognize that productive farms and ranches are essential.
Who enrolls me in the conservation programs?
The agency or organization responsible for the program determines eligibility and handles enrollment. Delta can help connect you with the appropriate contact.
Is this program available outside of North Dakota?
At this time, our team is staffed to provide planning assistance within the Prairie Pothole Region of North Dakota. As the program grows, we look forward to exploring opportunities to expand our service area in the future.
Ready to Explore Your Options?
Connect with our Habitat Extension Coordinator to learn more about conservation opportunities that may fit your land and your operation.
Contact Our Habitat Extension Coordinator →