PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
To restore and protect farmed wetlands, prior converted wetlands, wetlands farmed under natural condition, certain riparian areas, and eligible buffer areas for landowners who have eligible land on which they agree to enter into a permanent or long-term easement or restoration agreement contract with the Secretary. The goal of WRP to maximize wetland functions and values and wildlife habitat on every acre enrolled in the program. Total acreage enrollment limitation is 1,075,000 acres.

ELIGIBLE FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES:
1. AGRICULTURE;
- Resource Conservation and Development;
- Stabilization and Conservation Service;

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM:
- State;
- Local;
- Individual/Family;
- Anyone/general public;
- Native American Organizations;

WHO CAN APPLY:
- State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals);
- Local (includes State-designated Indian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals);
- Individual/Family;
- Native American Organizations (includes Indian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations);