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Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP)

The Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) is a voluntary program for the restoration and protection of wetlands on private property. Technical and financial assistance is provided in return for placing a conservation easement on the property either permanently or for a  period of 30 years. Financial assistance is provided to landowners for restoration and enhancement practices that are implemented on the WRP easement.

General Information

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The NRCS Wetlands Reserve Program
Wetlands Reserve Program "At a glance"
Interim Final Rule for WRP

The WRP in Michigan
Easement Compensation

Compensation to landowners who enter land into conservation easements is the lower of two amounts:

  • Geographic Area Rate Cap as determined by market analysis

  • Landowner Offer

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Geographic Area Rate Cap Map
Geographic Area Rate Cap (Text Version)

2009 Application and Ranking Information
Ranking

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MI Ranking Tool
Form AD-1153, Application for Long-Term Contracted Assistance
Form CCC-505, DCP Base Acres
Applicant Information Form
Landowner Questionnaire

Contract Provisions

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Form AD 1154
General Provisions
Special Provisions
Form SF 1199 Direct Deposit
Form SF 1199 Direct Deposit (Spanish)

Compatible Uses

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Compatible Use Authorization Instructions
1160 Compatible Use Authorization
Ineligible Plant List

Monitoring

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Monitoring Checklist

Forms

WRP Sign-up information is now available online.  The links below provide access to the forms and information needed to signup for WRP.

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Form AD-1153, Application for Long-Term Contracted Assistance
Form CCC-505, DCP Base Acres
Applicant Information Form
Landowner Questionnaire


USDA Service Center e-Forms Web Site - for instructions and information
Easement Forms

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Form AD-1157, Option Agreement to Purchase
Form AD-1158, Subordination Agreement and Limited Lien Waiver
Form CCC1255, Warranty Easement Deed for Permanent Easements
CCC1255A, Warranty Easement Deed for 30-Year Easements

Contact

To apply for WRP, contact your local NRCS Field Office. 
NRCS Michigan Field Offices

For general questions about WRP contact the Michigan NRCS WRP Coordinator.

WRP Coordinator
Tim Redder
Phone:  517-324-5257
E-mail:  tim.redder@mi.usda.gov

       Last Modified 05/04/2009