Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP)

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.

FY 2012 Wetlands Reserve Enhancement Program (WREP) Signup

NRCS is now accepting proposals for General Wetlands Reserve Enhancement Program (General WREP).

General WREP is a component of the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) through which NRCS the enters into agreements with eligible partners to target and leverage resources to carry out high-priority wetland protection, restoration, and enhancement activities and improve wildlife habitat on eligible lands.

Who May Apply

Only States, local units of government, Indian Tribes and non-governmental organizations are eligible to submit a proposal and enter into agreements with NRCS. WREP partners are required to contribute matching financial or technical assistance.

Where to Apply

Partners must submit proposals to Dawn Jackson, Assistant State Conservationist for Programs, by February 10, 2012.

WREP Request for Proposals

Program Information

• Farm Bill 2008 At a Glance:  Wetlands Reserve Program (PDF, 53KB)
• 2008 Farm Bill WRP Interim Final Rule, unamended (PDF, 136KB)
• 2008 Farm Bill WRP Interim Final Rule, amended (PDF, 64KB)
• NRCS-CPA-1200 “Conservation Program Application”
• NRCS-LTP-32 Warranty Easement Deed for Period of 30 Years
• NRCS-LTP-30 Warranty Easement Deed in the Perpetuity

State Program Contact:

Dawn Jackson
Assistant State Conservationist (Programs)
Denver Federal Center
Building 56, Room 2604
PO Box 25426
Denver, CO 80225-0426
Phone: 720.544.2805

David Colburn
Easement Program Manager
Denver Federal Center
Building 56, Room 2604
PO Box 25426
Denver, CO 80225-0426
Phone: 720.544.2820

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Last Modified: 02/01/2012