Wetlands Reserve Program

The Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) is a voluntary program offering landowners the opportunity to protect, restore, and enhance wetlands on their property. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) administers the program with funding from the Commodity Credit Corporation.^[1]

Establishment

The WRP was established by the 1990 Farm Bill.^[2] The 1990 Farm Bill was Senate Bill S.2830 and became Public Law No: 101-624. Amendment S.AMDT.2406 (sponsored by Senator Robert Kasten) added provisions to the program. Subsequent farm bills have amended the program.

See also

• Conservation Reserve Program

References

1. ^ Wetlands Reserve Program of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA
2. ^ Program Status - Wetlands Reserve Program

External links

• Wetlands Reserve Program of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA