Wetland Reserve Program (WRP)

The Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) is a voluntary program administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, to restore wetlands on private property. It is an opportunity for landowners to receive financial incentives to restore wetlands that have been drained for agriculture. Landowners who choose to participate in WRP may sell a conservation easement or enter into a cost-share restoration agreement with USDA to restore and protect wetlands. The landowner voluntarily limits future use of the land, yet retains private ownership. The landowner and NRCS develop a plan for the restoration and maintenance of the wetland.

This program is administered by NRCS, please seewww.wi.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/ for more information.