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The Farm Service Agency (FSA) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture presents the full text of a fact sheet entitled "Conservation Reserve Program: Expanded Illinois Enhancement Program," published in August 2001. The fact sheet discusses Conservation Reserve Program (CREP) for Illinois, which encourages farmers to remove land from agricultural production and plant native grasses, trees, and other vegetation to improve water quality, soil, and wildlife habitat. The fact sheet also details the benefits of CREP, particularly for the Illinois River, eligible areas, approved conservation practices, eligibility requirements, and CREP payments.