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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 for a minimum period of 10-30 years. Permanent easements are also established.

NRCS Michigan celebrated Earth Day 2007 by recognizing its first WRP easement agreement with an American Indian tribe. See photos of the event

General Information

The WRP in Michigan
Appraisers Needed

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Adobe Acrobat DocumentAppraiser Qualifications
Adobe Acrobat DocumentNotice for Appraisers

2007 Application and Contract Checklist

Contract Provisions

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Adobe Acrobat DocumentGeneral Provisions
Adobe Acrobat DocumentSpecial Provisions
Adobe Acrobat DocumentCost List

Ranking

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Adobe Acrobat DocumentRanking for Restoration
Adobe Acrobat DocumentMI Ranking Tool

Compatible Uses

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Adobe Acrobat DocumentCompatible Use Statement
Adobe Acrobat DocumentCompatible Use Authorization Instructions
Adobe Acrobat Document1160 Compatible Use Authorization
Adobe Acrobat DocumentIneligible Plant List

Monitoring

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Adobe Acrobat DocumentMonitoring 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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Adobe Acrobat DocumentForm AD-1153, Application for Long-Term Contracted Assistance
Adobe Acrobat DocumentForm AD-1154, Conservation Contract or Agreement
Adobe Acrobat DocumentForm AD-1154A, Attachment A, General Contract Provisions
Adobe Acrobat DocumentForm AD-1155, Conservation Plan and Schedule of Operations
Adobe Acrobat DocumentForm AD-1155A, Conservation Plan and Schedule of Operations, Signatures
Adobe Acrobat DocumentForm AD-1156, Conservation Plan and Schedule of Operations Modification
Adobe Acrobat DocumentForm AD-1161, Application for Payment
Adobe Acrobat DocumentForm CCC-505, DCP Base Acres
Adobe Acrobat DocumentMI Landowner Contribution Form
Adobe Acrobat DocumentApplicant Information Form
Adobe Acrobat DocumentViolation Causes and Procedure
Adobe Acrobat DocumentCost Share Agreement Special Provisions


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

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Adobe Acrobat DocumentForm AD-1157, Option Agreement to Purchase
Adobe Acrobat DocumentForm AD-1157A, Option Agreement to Purchase, Amendment 1
Adobe Acrobat DocumentForm AD-1158, Subordination Agreement and Limited Lien Waiver
Adobe Acrobat DocumentForm AD-1159, Notification of Intent to Continue
Adobe Acrobat DocumentForm CCC1255, Warranty Easement Deed for Permanent Easements
Adobe Acrobat DocumentCCC1255A, Warranty Easement Deed for 30-Year Easements
Adobe Acrobat DocumentForm NRCS-CPA38, Request for a Certified Wetland Determination
Adobe Acrobat DocumentForm NRCS-LTP13, Conservation Program Status Review

Contact

To apply for WRP, contact your local USDA Service Center. 
Service Center Locator

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 03/05/2008