Great post Brettski!
"WHIP" is an excellent Program that should meet or possibly exceed your environmental goals and objectives. Hopefully you will receive all the technical and engineering assistance required to fullfill your dream.
Additional Federal Programs include EQIP - (Environmental Quality Incentive Program) and WRP - (Wetland Reserve Program).
Additionally--------- Remember patience and persistence are key to persuing Government (American taxpayers) cost share dollars.
Good Luck,
Ed
