More than 11,000 of America’s private landowners have voluntarily enrolled over 2.3 million acres into the Wetlands Reserve Program. The cumulative benefits of these wetlands reach well beyond their boundaries to improve watershed health, the vitality of agricultural lands, and the aesthetics and economies of local communities.
Download our recently released celebration of wetlands conservation on America's private lands. See how NRCS and its partners are using sound science to restore precious fish and wildlife habitat, improve water quality, prevent flooding and protect at-risk species on landscapes across the nation.
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) 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.
National Wetlands Month Project Profile: Lamar County, Texas
Helping wetlands and their owners in a big way. See NRCS wetlands experts work with landowners in Lamar County, Texas, to restore wetlands and help wildlife thrive. Learn some wetlands basics and test your wetlands knowledge. And meet some local landowners and NRCS folks who have good things to say about the importance of wetlands restoration.
Association of State Wetland Managers