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Wetlands Reserve Program

Updated June 23, 2009

The Wetlands Reserve Program is a voluntary program offering landowners the opportunity to protect, restore, and enhance wetlands on their property.  The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides technical and financial support to help landowners with their wetland restoration efforts.  The NRCS goal is to achieve the greatest wetland functions and values, along with optimum wildlife habitat, on every acre enrolled in the program.  This program offers landowners an opportunity to establish long-term conservation and wildlife practices and protection.

Program Information

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Farm Bill 2008 At a Glance:  Wetlands Reserve Program (PDF, 53KB)

2008 Farm Bill WRP Interim Final Rule, amended (PDF, 64KB) is available, extending the public comment period until July 2, 2009.

Final Rule, 1996 Farm Bill

The following forms are available on the USDA Service Center e-Forms web site:

  • Form AD-1153, Application for Long-Term Contracted Assistance
  • Form AD-1159, Notice of Intent to Continue
  • Form AD-1161, Application for Payment

For other easement dorms, please contact your local USDA Service Center.

WRP Contract and Funding Information

Additional Information

Program Contact

David Howard, 202-720-1067