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Florida Land Steward

Florida Land Steward

The Wetland Reserve Program (WRP)

The Wetland Reserve Program is a voluntary program designed to restore and protect wetlands on private property. It is an opportunity for landowners to receive financial incentives to enhance wetlands in exchange for retiring marginal agricultural land.

Congress authorized the Wetland Reserve Program (WRP) under the Food Security Act of 1985, which was amended by the 1990, 1996 and 2002 Farm Bills. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) administers the program in consultation with the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and other Federal Agencies. See the USDA NRCS WRP page for current updates.