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

Wetlands Reserve Enhancement Program

Funding Applications for Wetlands Habitat Improvement Accepted until Feb. 10, 2012

News Release for 2012 WREP Program

The Wetlands Reserve Enhancement Program provides grants to partner organizations for managing land enrolled in WRP or for assisting landowners in enrolling new land into WRP.

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2012 Request for Proposals

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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FY 2012 Geographic Area Rate Caps - (text version)
FY 2012 Geographic Area Rate Caps - (map)

2012 Application and Ranking Information

Ranking

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Landowner Information Package
Application (CPA-1200)
2012 WRP Ranking
Landowner Questionnaire

Contract Provisions

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Conservation Program Contract (NRCS-CPA-1202)
Conservation Program Contract Appendix (NRCS-CPA-1202 Appendix)
Form SF 1199 Direct Deposit
Form SF 1199 Direct Deposit (Spanish)

Compatible Uses

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Compatible Use Authorization Request

Monitoring

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Annual Monitoring Worksheet

Easement Forms

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Sample Agreement for Purchase of Conservation Easement
Mortgage Security Subordination Agreement
Sample Warranty Easement Deed

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.

Easement Coordinator
Becky Otto
Phone: 517-324-5257
E-mail: becky.otto@mi.usda.gov

       Last Modified 01/19/2012