October 16, 2015
On October 15, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced six awards totaling $30 million through the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP).
The 2014 Farm Bill authorized WREP as an enrollment option under the Wetland Reserve Easement component of the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) administers WREP.
Through WREP, NRCS partners with states, non-governmental organizations, or Indian Tribes to protect, restore, and enhance high priority wetlands. These partners will help landowners enroll eligible agricultural land into easements, protecting important wetlands and improving wildlife habitat.
The six WREP projects awarded in fiscal year (FY) 2015 include:
Stay tuned for more information about the broader ACEP sign up for FY 2015.
Categories: Conservation, Energy & Environment, Grants and Programs